Event Labourers

Omni Recruit; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Omni Recruit is seeking reliable Event Labourers for a busy expo season from September 2026 to March 2027. You will assist with building and dismantling expo displays, bump-ins and bump-outs across multiple venues.

Roles involve setting up seating, barriers, drapes and flooring, manual handling, and working as part of a team to complete setups safely. Shifts include Day/Afternoon/Night and may be sporadic.

Qualifications

• Experience in the expo space, especially building and dismantling displays.
• Physically capable of long hours on your feet performing manual labour.
• Flexible and available for irregular rosters and short notice shifts.
• Reliable transport and a valid driver’s licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and dismantle expo stands, displays and exhibition structures.
• Assist with bump-ins and bump-outs for events and expos.
• Set up seating, barriers, drapes and flooring.
• Move and position event equipment and materials.
• Perform general manual handling and labouring duties.
• Work as part of a team to complete setups safely and efficiently.

Skills

Expo/event experience

Physically fit

Reliable transport

Tools

White Card

Forklift Licence

Job description

EVENT LABOURERS – EVENT & EXPO DISPLAY BUILDS

2026 EVENT SEASON IS ABOUT TO KICK OFF!

We’re gearing up for a busy event season from starting in 2 weeks September 2026through to March 2027and are looking for reliable, energeticEvent Labourersto join our team!

Experience working in theexpo space, particularly building and dismantling exhibition stands and displays, will be highly advantageous.

About the Role

You’ll be assisting withevent and expo bump-ins and bump-outsacross a variety of venues. This role will involve setting up and dismantling event infrastructure, displays and equipment. Bump-outs will typically take place on weekends.

Shifts are availableMonday through Sunday, includingDay, Afternoon and Night shifts. Please note that shifts can besporadic, depending on event schedules.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and dismantlingexpo stands, displays and exhibition structures
• Assisting with event and expobump-ins and bump-outs
• Setting up seating, barriers, drapes and flooring
• Moving and positioning event equipment and materials
• General manual handling and labouring duties
• Working as part of a team to ensure events are completed safely and efficiently

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have Expo/Event Experience:Previous experience working in theexpo space, particularly building, installing and dismantling displays, exhibition stands or booths, is highly advantageous.
• Be physically fit:Comfortable performing manual labour and being on your feet for extended periods.
• Be flexible and available:While rosters are provided, last-minute requirements can arise, so you must be available to work on short notice when required.
• Have reliable transport:A valid Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle is highly desirable, as work may be across different locations.
• Communicate clearly:Able to understand and follow instructions effectively.
• Have strong attention to detail:Ensuring displays and event setups are completed safely, accurately and to a high standard.
• White Card/Forklift Licence:A current White Card and/or Forklift Licence with a minimum of 1 year's experience will be highly regarded.

Pay Rates

$35 – $50 per hour, depending on the shift worked.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you have experiencebuilding expo displays, exhibition stands or event setupsand enjoy hands-on, fast-paced work, we want to hear from you!

Please note: Only successful applicants will be contacted.