Event and Function Support Assistant

Careers at Council; Moree; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Moree Plains Shire Council is offering flexible casual opportunities as a Casual Event and Function Support Assistant in the Planning and Development division. You will help coordinate and activate community venues, assist with day-to-day operations, and ensure safe, high-quality event experiences that engage residents.

You will handle bump-in/out, venue presentation, customer service to hirers and contractors, and assist with opening and closing venues while adhering to risk management and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest or basic experience in assisting with events, functions, hospitality, or community initiatives.
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet operational deadlines and follow schedules.
• Experience or interest in event bump-in, pack-down, hospitality, or community functions, with initiative and communication.
• Sound physical fitness and ability to handle manual tasks and follow safety protocols.
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• A current Class C Drivers Licence, a General Construction Induction White Card and a current Working with Children Check.
• Desirable criteria include experience with point-of-sale systems, a Food Handler or Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and a current Responsible Service of Alcohol competency.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day operations and activation of community venues, maintaining venue presentation and cleanliness before, during and after events.
• Undertake the physical bump-in and bump-out of functions including manual handling of equipment.
• Provide courteous customer service to venue hirers, performers, contractors and members of the public.
• Assist with opening, securing and closing Council venues and ensure adherence to risk management and WHS requirements.

Skills

Event support

Customer service

Flexibility

Job description

Shape your future. Make an impact. Join Moree Plains Shire Council.

Ready for work that matters? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you will do more than fill a role — you will help shape a thriving regional community. Join a forward-thinking Council with big plans for growth, innovation and liveability, and build flexible work with real balance, variety and impact.

If you are looking for flexible opportunities, meaningful work and a tree-change lifestyle where you can truly make a difference, this is where it starts...

Flexible Casual Opportunities

• Local Government State Award Band 1 Level 2 Grade 1
• Casual loading applied to base rate for hours worked on an as-needed basis

Why Choose Council

• Professional development and career pathways, including fully funded training and progression opportunities across Council.
• Competitive pay and benefits under the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
• Flexible casual work arrangements to fit around your lifestyle.
• Work that matters — directly improve liveability, growth and sustainability across the Moree Plains region.
• A supportive, inclusive team culture that values diversity, equity and wellbeing.
• A regional lifestyle with affordability, community connection and room to breathe.
• Fitness Passport providing discounted gym memberships and special rates across a wide network of fitness facilities for staff and families.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Moree Plains Shire Council connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

The Opportunity

Step into a vital role supporting the Planning and Development, Economic Development division. As a Casual Event and Function Support Assistant, you will support the coordination and physical activation of community venues. You will assist with day-to-day venue operations, event logistics, physical set-up and pack-down, and the delivery of professional, safe, and high-quality event experiences that enhance community participation.

Your daily tasks will involve assisting with the day-to-day operations and activation of community and event venues, maintaining venue presentation and cleanliness before, during, and after events, and undertaking the physical bump-in and bump-out of functions including manual handling of equipment. You will also provide courteous customer service to venue hirers, performers, contractors, and members of the public, assist with opening, securing, and closing Council venues, and ensure strict adherence to risk management and work health and safety requirements.

About You

You are a proactive, customer-focused, and adaptable team player with a dependable approach to event operations. You possess strong communication and customer service skills and the physical capability to assist with manual handling, equipment set-up and dynamic tasks across active venues.

To succeed in this role, you will bring

• Demonstrated interest or basic experience in assisting with events, functions, hospitality, or community initiatives.
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet operational deadlines and follow schedules.
• Experience or interest in event bump-in, pack-down, hospitality, or community functions, paired with great initiative and communication skill.
• Sound physical fitness and organisational skills to handle manual tasks, follow safety protocols, and meet event schedules.
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• A current Class C Drivers Licence, a General Construction Induction White Card and a current Working with Children Check.
• Desirable criteria include experience with point-of-sale systems, a Food Handler or Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and a current Responsible Service of Alcohol competency.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Moree Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and the communities we serve. We welcome you to bring your experience, culture, perspectives and ideas, because our best work happens when everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and people of all ages.