Event Labourer

Hoban; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HOBAN Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking reliable Event Labourers to join the team for a major sporting event in Melbourne CBD from November 2026 to March 2027. You will support build, site prep, bump-in, live operations and bump-out, working as part of a large onsite workforce.

Pay rate is $34.96 per hour, and engagement is a temporary contract. You will work outdoors on a busy event site, handle manual tasks, follow supervisors, and adapt to changing requirements.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to perform manual labour.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to rostered shifts.
• Able to work outdoors across a large event site.
• Safety-conscious and follow workplace procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event bump-in and site setup.
• Move equipment, materials and signage.
• Support contractors and onsite teams.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Assist during live event operations.
• Bump-out and pack-down support.

Skills

Reliability

Physically fit

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Job description

About the Opportunity

HOBAN Recruitment is currently seeking reliable and hardworking Event Labourers to join our team for a major sporting event in Melbourne CBD from November2026 toMarch2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to work behind the scenes of a large-scale sporting event, supporting the event build, site preparation, bump-in, live operations and bump-out.

You will work as part of a large onsite workforce alongside event staff, contractors, forklift operators and other labourers to help ensure the event site is prepared, maintained and safely operated.

About the Role

As an Event Labourer, your duties may include:

• General labouring and manual handling duties across the event site
• Assisting with event bump-in and site setup
• Moving equipment, materials, furniture, signage and other event infrastructure
• Supporting contractors and onsite teams with general tasks
• Assisting with site preparation and pack-down
• Supporting the movement and organisation of materials across designated work areas
• Maintaining clean, organised and safe work areas
• Assisting during live event operations where required
• Supporting bump-out and dismantling activities following the event
• Following instructions from supervisors and onsite coordinators
• Complying with all workplace health and safety requirements
• Working effectively as part of a large and diverse team
• Adapting to changing operational requirements throughout the event

About You

We are looking for people who are:

• Reliable, punctual and committed to completing their rostered shifts
• Physically fit and comfortable performing manual labour
• Comfortable working outdoors and across a large event site
• Able to undertake manual handling and repetitive physical tasks
• Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods
• Able to follow instructions and work effectively within a team
• Safety-conscious and committed to following workplace procedures
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing operational requirements
• Available to work across the event build, bump-in and bump-out periods
• Previous labouring, events, warehousing, construction or logistics experience is desirable but not essential

Project Timeline

This is a large-scale event project with opportunities available across multiple stages:

• November 2026 - December 2026: Event setup, site preparation and bump-in
• January 2027: Live event operations, supporting the event throughout the event period
• February 2027 - End of March 2027: Bump-out, pack-down and site reinstatement

Contract Details

Employer: HOBAN Recruitment
Location: Melbourne
Pay Rate: $34.96 per hour
Engagement: Temporary Contract
Work Environment: Major Event / Site Operations
Project Period:02 November 2026 - End of March 2027
Project Stages: Bump-In / Setup / Live Event Operations / Bump-Out
Phases: Build & Readiness / Bump-In / Live Operations / Bump-Out

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to gain experience working behind the scenes of a major sporting event while working alongside a professional onsite team.

You will gain exposure to large-scale event operations, logistics, site preparation and workforce operations.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at***********@hoban.com.auor visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustmentsfor additional contact details.