Venues Officer (Casual)

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cumberland City Council is seeking a Venues Officer to support the Coordinator at Holroyd or Granville Centre. This casual role covers housekeeping, room setup and delivering friendly customer service across our Aquatic and Leisure facilities.

You’ll work varied shifts between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM, including some weekends and night shifts during the busy Christmas period, with travel across Council worksites as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality is required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to carry three plates at meal service.
• Current RSA qualification is required.
• Sound computer and office administration skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Coordinator at Holroyd or Granville Centre with daily operations.
• Provide housekeeping, room setup and customer service duties.
• May travel across Council worksites as required.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Teamwork

Meal service

RSA

Office software

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 250,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feelwelcome,belongandsucceed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Council’s Assets, Capital and Facilities unit sits within the City Services directorate and focuses on the beautification of the Cumberland LGA. Cumberland City Council owns five (5) and operates four (4) Aquatic and Leisure Centre facilities across the LGA which provide recreational services to our community.

The role of the Venues Officer is to be the main support to the Coordinator at Council’s Centres including the Holroyd or Granville Centre and to provide all day to day house keeping, room set up and customer service duties.

The successful applicant will require:

• Relevant experience working in Hospitality
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to carry three plates at meal service
• Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualification
• Sound computer and office administration skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently

Download the position descriptionherefor more information.

About this role:

• Casual position (This position is primarily required to assist in the leadup to the busy Christmas period.)
• Working various shifts between the hours of 5:00AM to 11:00PM, Monday to Sunday, when required.
  • Hours are generally rostered within business hours however will require occasional night shifts and weekend work.
• Located at Council's Holroyd and Granville Centre, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information:

• Grade 2 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $30.60 to $37.48 per hour (including casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
• Weekend penalty ratesapply in accordance with the Local Government Award
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

What you'll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

ENQUIRIES

ContactDean Savetta, Manager Holroyd Centreon8757 9874or***************@cumberland.nsw.gov.aufor further information.