Markets & Events Operations Lead

Barwon Events; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Barwon Events in Geelong is seeking a hands-on markets and events coordinator who will manage all physical and operational aspects of weekly markets and events. You will lead by example on event days with calm confidence, overseeing site operations, food stall coordination, and overall event management.

Ideal candidates are locally based, with hospitality management experience or supervisory capability, strong attention to detail, and the fitness to handle outdoor setups.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with strong organisation and integrity.
• Hospitality/event operations experience preferred at supervisory level.
• Locally based with valid driver's license and own transport.
• Physically fit and able to lift/move event infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site setup, bump-in/bump-out each Saturday and other markets.
• Manage stallholder placement, operations and traffic management.
• Ensure site safety, cleanliness and community engagement.
• Oversee public health, safety and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate entertainment programming and activations.
• Lead the site crew with a positive attitude and clear direction.
• Coordinate multiple food stalls and service standards.
• Manage stock control, ordering and food safety.
• Coordinate event build, site logistics, participants, suppliers and plans.
• Develop basic digital media content: photos and posting content.

Skills

Leadership

Event operations

Staging and logistics

Crowd management

Job description

Barwon Events in Geelong is seeking a hands-on markets and events coordinator who will manage all physical and operational aspects of weekly markets and events. You will lead by example on event days with calm confidence, overseeing site operations, food stall coordination, and overall event management.

Ideal candidates are locally based, with hospitality management experience or supervisory capability, strong attention to detail, and the fitness to handle outdoor setups.