Part Time Functions Officer Wellington

Dubbo Regional Council; Wellington; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Salary packaging options

Rainbow Cottage Childcare

Novated vehicle leasing

Self-education expenses

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dubbo Regional Council is seeking a part-time Functions Officer to join our Wellington venue team. Working 28 hours per fortnight, you will assist with client enquiries, bookings, venue setup and pack-down, and support during functions, including duties as the Duty Person.

The role includes basic admin tasks and ensuring the venue is presented to high standards. You will thrive if you have strong customer service, hospitality experience, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Excellent presentation, communication and customer service skills.
• Hospitality experience for diverse events in a professional setting including setting up and setting down.
• Demonstrated administration experience and attention to detail in a professional work environment.
• Basic experience in setting up equipment used for meetings and small events.
• Previous experience in bar operations.
• Experience with point of sales systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and responsive customer service in person, over the phone and through email.
• Plan and provide support needed to meet the client's requirements.
• Ensure set up of the event is accurate and according to the client's requirements.
• Ensure delegated duties and tasks allocated by Front of House Team Leader are undertaken and achieved.
• Ensure venues and external surrounds are well presented and maintained for events.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Hospitality experience

Administration

Event setup

Bar operations

Tools

POS systems

Event equipment setup

Job description

At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Part Time Functions Officer in Wellington.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you'll be part of that impact every single day. We're at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future - for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn't get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Part Time Functions Officer and develop your skills and future career.

Find purpose and impact

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and customer-focused individual to join our friendly Front of House team at the Wellington Civic Centre. Working 28 hours per fortnight, you'll play a key role in helping deliver a wide range of community, corporate and private events from start to finish. Hours are worked flexibly and include evenings and weekends based on venue bookings.

In this hands-on role, you'll assist with client enquiries, event bookings, venue set-up and pack-down, provide support during functions as the Duty Person, and help ensure the venue is presented to the highest standard. You'll also undertake basic administration, general cleaning, inventory control and minor maintenance activities as required.

Support and on-the-job training will be provided by the Front of House Team Leader, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a new career path, build their hospitality or events experience, or contribute their skills in a rewarding community-focused environment. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has great attention to detail, enjoys working with people and wants to be part of a professional team that values continuous improvement

You’ll make an impact by:

• Provide efficient and responsive customer service in person, over the phone and through email
• Plan and provided support needed to meet the client's requirements
• Ensure set up of the event is accurate and according to the client's requirements
• Ensure delegated duties and tasks allocated by Front of House Team Leader are undertaken and achieved
• Ensure venues and external surrounds are well presented and maintained for events

What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Excellent presentation, communication and customer service skills
• Hospitality experience for diverse events in a professional setting including setting up and setting down
• Demonstrated administration experience and attention to detail in a professional work environment
• Basic experience in setting up equipment used for meetings and small events
• Previous experience in bar operations
• Experience with point of sales systems

Ready to make a difference?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive hourly rate salary ranging from $61,943 to $71,988 pro rata plus superannuation.

Applications close 9:00am, Thursday 29th October 2026

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Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you'll find a great combination. Here's what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It'll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You'll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don't have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Enjoy working flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

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