Officer - Event Logistics

Surf Life Saving Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Saving Victoria in Melbourne is seeking proactive Officers - Event Logistics to support the setup and delivery of our summer carnivals and training events across Victoria. You will deliver, set up and pack down event equipment, provide on-site operational support, and assist with crowd movement while travelling to Surf Coast, Peninsula and central Melbourne locations on weekends.

A current driver’s licence is required; forklift/MR licence is desirable; weekend availability and willingness

Qualifications

• Previous experience in event delivery and/or operational event logistics
• Current and valid driver’s licence, with willingness to travel between locations
• Availability to work weekends and after hour shifts
• Victorian Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Forklift or MR Truck Licence is desirable or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Deliver, set up, and pack down event equipment including signage, furniture, and technical gear.
• Provide operational support during events, troubleshoot equipment issues, and assist with crowd movement.
• Safely lift and move heavy equipment and pallets.
• Operate LSV vehicles, including pool vehicles, trucks and forklifts as required.
• Travel on weekends to Surf Coast, Peninsula, and central Melbourne event locations.

Skills

Event logistics

Heavy equipment handling

Vehicle operation

Weekend availability

Travel willingness

Job description

Life Saving Victoria is Victoria's peak water safety and lifesaving organisation built on the proud traditions and programs of our founding organisations, the Royal Life Saving Society – Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia.

Lifesaving has been an integral part of the Victorian way of life since 1904. Today LSV is a multifaceted volunteer-based community organisation with a focus on public safety and community wellbeing.

Our volunteers, members, employees and partners work together with communities, educational institutions, government agencies, businesses and the broader aquatic industry, to Save lives and empower communities to safely enjoy water.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our sports team and be an active contributor to our summer sports events. LSV are seeking engaged Officers - Event Logistics to support the set up and delivery of our carnivals and training events across Victoria. In this role, you will:

• Deliver, set up, and pack down event equipment including signage, furniture, and technical gear.
• Provide operational support during events, troubleshoot equipment issues, and assist with crowd movement.
• Safely lift and move heavy equipment and pallets.
• Operate LSV vehicles, including pool vehicles, trucks and forklifts as required.
• Travel on weekends to Surf Coast, Peninsula, and central Melbourne event locations.

About you

You are able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with strong time management, initiative and attention to detail.You will be an exceptional collaborator who is comfortable communicating at all levels.

Your enthusiastic, approachable, and can-do attitude will be the basis of your success in this role. Additionally you will have:

• Previous experience in event delivery and/or operational event logistics
• Current and valid driver's licence, with willingness to travel between locations.
• Availability to work weekends and after hour shifts.
• Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Forklift and/or MR Truck Licence is desirable, or a willingness to obtain is not mandatory but will be highly regarded

LSV is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. We provide a welcoming, safe and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.

LSV takes seriously its responsibility to deliver a safe, fair and inclusive environment for Children and Young People. It is essential that anyone involved with LSV understands their responsibility in relation to child safety. Our organisation requires all applicants to obtain a ‘Working with Children Check’ prior to appointment.