Forklift Operator - Short Term - Event Work

JobAdder Operations Pty; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafflink Workforce Management is recruiting for Short Term Assignment roles in Newcastle, including Forklift Operators and Event Set-Up Labourers for a 22nd–24th October event. Competitive pay at $35 per hour with 6–8 hour shifts.

Roles require forklift licence, event/site-set-up tasks, and team-based collaboration on site. Successful candidates are fit, punctual, and well presented, with a background in events or construction highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence & experience for forklift operators.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Physically fit and capable of manual labour.
• Reliable, punctual and well presented.
• Able to work effectively in a team.
• Previous event or construction experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Event site set-up and pack-down.

Skills

Forklift licence

Event set-up

English communication

Physical fitness

Team work

Punctuality

Job description

Short Term Assignment | Forklift Operator | Event Set Up - Newcastle

01st October, 2026

Stafflink Workforce Management is seeking reliable and experienced Forklift Operators & Event Set-Up Labourers for an upcoming event in Newcastle.

• Thursday 22nd – Saturday 24th October
• $35 per hour
• 6–8 hour shifts – finish times may vary depending on event requirements
• Newcastle

The Role

• Event site set-up and pack-down
• Operating a forklift as required
• Assisting with marquees, temporary fencing and general event infrastructure
• Manual handling and general labouring dutiesWorking as part of a professional event team
• Remaining on your feet and physically active throughout the shift
• Current Forklift Licence & experience for forklift operators
• Physically fit and capable of manual labour
• Reliable, punctual and well presented
• Able to work effectively in a team
• Previous event or construction experience highly regarded

We’re Looking For

• Current Forklift Licence & experience for forklift operators
• Excellent English communication skills
• Physically fit and capable of manual labour
• Reliable, punctual and well presented
• Able to work effectively in a team
• Previous event or construction experience highly regarded