Markets Operations & Events Coordinator

Caloundra Chamber of Commerce; Sunshine Coast Regional; Hybride; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Caloundra Chamber of Commerce in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a dedicated Markets Coordinator to oversee day-to-day market operations, including the Caloundra Street Fair and Twilight Markets. The role blends three days of office planning with up to two days on-site, with Sundays regularly required.

Ideal candidates will have event operations experience, staff supervision skills, and the ability to manage vendor bookings, site layouts and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in event operations, markets, exhibitions, hospitality management or a similar environment.
• Proven ability to supervise staff, manage rosters and delegate tasks.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, clear direction to staff and vendors.
• Strong organisational skills, detail-oriented, able to manage competing priorities.
• Current driver’s licence; First aid certificate and RSA (or willingness to obtain).
• Availability to work Sundays (6–2pm), occasional Friday evenings and other events.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and supervise the Caloundra Street Fair and three monthly Twilight Markets.
• Manage event setup, bump-in, operations, bump-out and pack-down.
• Plan market layouts, site maps, vendor allocations and equipment requirements.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers, including traffic management, waste services, power, lighting and entertainment.
• Ensure markets run safely, efficiently, on time and within budgets.
• Lead, roster, onboard and supervise casual market staff.
• Manage stallholder enquiries, applications, bookings and site allocations through digital booking platform.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, insurance documentation, invoicing and follow-up.
• Coordinate event permits, risk assessments, insurance requirements and WHS procedures.
• Monitor market budgets, staffing costs and revenue performance.

Connaissances

Event operations

Staff supervision

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Outils

Microsoft Office

Digital booking systems

Description du poste

Caloundra Chamber of Commerce in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a dedicated Markets Coordinator to oversee day-to-day market operations, including the Caloundra Street Fair and Twilight Markets. The role blends three days of office planning with up to two days on-site, with Sundays regularly required.

Ideal candidates will have event operations experience, staff supervision skills, and the ability to manage vendor bookings, site layouts and safety compliance.