Casual Venue Support & Events Technician

Council Jobs; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual work hours

Health & wellness programs

Fitness Passport: local gyms for you &

Generous superannuation up to 15%

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Council Jobs in Gympie Regional Council is seeking an experienced casual Venue Support staff member to assist with front-of-house, technical and venue setup for events. The role is casual with a competitive hourly rate of $42.65, 25% loading and up to 15% superannuation, plus a range of benefits.

Engagement is casual with opportunities to work across multiple venues, handling set-up, customer service and event operations in a dynamic council environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering direct service and support to clients for functions or events.
• Experience working in a small team and achieving targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in supporting a venue management environment.
• Ability to physically arrange rooms and move tables/chairs in line with safety policies.
• Current Queensland C Class driver’s licence.
• RSAC certification.
• Provide high quality support services for events and functions.
• Liaise with hirers on event setup and site access.
• Deliver hirer inductions when required.
• Ensure spaces are setup and ready for bookings, including furniture and tech.
• Perform basic administration tasks and use venue systems.
• Set up and operate audio/visual equipment within capability.
• Ensure safety compliance and incident reporting.
• Assist with bar service and first aid when needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure venues and event spaces are well-presented and set up for functions and events.
• Provide technical, front-of-house and other support as directed to convey a professional image.
• Coordinate with hirers, staff and visitors to meet booking requirements.
• Liaise with users on event day to confirm setup and access.
• Set up and operate equipment (audio, lighting, staging, AV).
• Assist with catering, signage and other duties as required.
• Complete incident forms and other admin tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain venue safety and security, including end-of-day closure and emergency procedures.
• Support bar service and provide first aid within qualification.

Skills

Customer service for events

Team collaboration

Venue management experience

Basic administration

Technical equipment setup

Safety and evacuation awareness

Driver's license (C Class)

Responsible Service of Alcohol

Event coordination

On-site event support

Tools

Artifax

Vend

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Council Jobs in Gympie Regional Council is seeking an experienced casual Venue Support staff member to assist with front-of-house, technical and venue setup for events. The role is casual with a competitive hourly rate of $42.65, 25% loading and up to 15% superannuation, plus a range of benefits.

Engagement is casual with opportunities to work across multiple venues, handling set-up, customer service and event operations in a dynamic council environment.