Functions Setup Supervisor, MCG

UNAVAILABLE; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Experience at Melbourne events

Collaborative team environment

Iconic venues and events

Job summary

Delaware North Australia is seeking a full-time Functions Set-up Supervisor for the iconic MCG. You will coordinate and supervise setup, service, and pack-down activities while ensuring client requirements are met and venue readiness is assured.

Join a team that delivers exceptional guest experiences across Melbourne’s premier events. A strong emphasis on collaboration, attention to detail, and flexibility across hours and days will be essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in functions supervision.
• Experience in events is beneficial.
• Strong skills in computer literacy, communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work varied hours and days, including public holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise event setup, service, and pack-down activities.
• Set up dining areas, cafés, meeting rooms, conference spaces, banquet halls, and event venues according to client requirements.
• Ensure tables, chairs, linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware, buffet stations, coffee stations, and service areas are correctly arranged.
• Conduct pre-event inspections to ensure venue presentation and operational readiness.
• Manage event timelines and ensure all activities run according to schedule.

Skills

Functions supervision

Events experience

Computer literacy

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Australia is hiring a full-time Functions Set-up Supervisor to join our team at the iconic MCG. As the Functions Set-Up Supervisor, you will be reporting in the Set-up Manager and working closely with the functions, sales, and operations teams, including kitchens. You will be driving exceptional guest service in this thriving sporting and entertainment venue and have an articulate attention to detail. Kick off the next play in your career and join our collaborative team.

What we offer

At Delaware North we like a challenge, and talent and hard work are rewarded. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, and we can’t do it without you. So, roll up your sleeves and come see why Delaware North is your best career move yet. As our team member, you’ll receive:

• Opportunities to gain experience and develop your skills at some of Melbourne’s most exciting events held at the MCG
• We’re a team that cares. With a focus on collaboration and support, we bring out the best in each other
• Work at Australia’s most iconic venues and events
• Grow fast and develop new skills, take risks, and make your mark within a global company

What you will do?

• Coordinate and supervise event setup, service, and pack-down activities
• Set up dining areas, cafés, meeting rooms, conference spaces, banquet halls, and event venues according to client requirements
• Ensure tables, chairs, linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware, buffet stations, coffee stations, and service areas are correctly arranged
• Conduct pre-event inspections to ensure venue presentation and operational readiness
• Manage event timelines and ensure all activities run according to schedule

More about you

• Experience in functions supervision
• Experience in events is beneficial
• Strong skills in computer literacy, communication, organisation, and attention to detail
• Ability to work varied hours and days, including public holidays and weekends to meet business demands

The application period will close on 04/11/2026, unless a successful candidate is identified sooner.

Who we are

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) stands as Australia’s most iconic sporting venue and the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, with capacity for over 100,000 fans. Renowned for hosting blockbuster AFL clashes, international cricket, and major entertainment events, the MCG is also a premier destination for concerts, special occasions, and non-event-day functions. Beyond the action on the field, Delaware North offers a variety of retail food and beverage options, premium hospitality, and multipurpose spaces for corporate and private events. A true cultural landmark, the MCG delivers unforgettable experiences at the heart of Melbourne’s sporting and entertainment scene.