Venue Attendant

Toowoomba Regional Council; Highfields; On-site; AUD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Superannuation

Fitness program

Free flu vaccinations

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council – Highfields QLD is seeking a Venue Attendant to support events at the Highfields Cultural Centre. This part-time, temporary role requires you to help set up, run and tidy venues with a strong focus on customer service.

You will work Thursday and Friday each week, with 15.2 hours weekly. Candidates should have Certificate III in Hospitality or relevant experience, a Blue Card, and an RSA, and be prepared for a pre-employment check.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Hospitality or other relevant field and/or experience enabling all duties.
• Possession of current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
• RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certificate or willingness to obtain within 30 days of commencement.
• A current C Class Driver’s Licence is desirable.
• Excellent customer service skills and a focus on teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest level of customer service in setting up, running and cleaning up events.
• Work under general instruction to support venue operations.
• Assist with preparation and breakdown of events at Toowoomba Region Community Venues.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Hospitality experience

Communication skills

C Class Driver's Licence

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality

Job description

Toowoomba Regional Council – Highfields QLD

• $454.18 gross per week (or $29.88 per hour), plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Temporary Part time opportunity offering 15.2 hours per week, available until 27 June 2027.
• Based at the Highfields Cultural Centre, with a requirement to work Thursday and Friday each week.

About the position

As a Venue Attendant, you will maintain the highest level of customer service in the setting up, running and cleaning up of events held at the Toowoomba Region Community Venues.

You will work under general instruction.

What we offer - benefits of the workplace

• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

What you'll bring

• Certificate III in Hospitality or other relevant field and / or relevant experience and competence, which enables the incumbent to perform all duties of the position.
• Possession of current and valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card), or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
• RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) ‘Statement of Attainment’ Certificate, or willingness to obtain within 30 days of commencement.
• A current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence is desirable.
• Excellent customer service skills and a focus on teamwork.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For further information

Please contact Zoe Bryant - Venue Supervisor - on (07) 4699 6*** within business hours.

The closing date for applications is at 11:59pm on Monday, 19 October 2026.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

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