A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.

Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an interested individual to provide day-to-day operational support and oversight for the operations of the BVCCC.

As a BVCCC Venue Assistant, you will assist with all BVCCC day-to-day operations including preparing venue for functions, events and meetings which may include: (but not limited to) catering, entertainment, décor, audio visual equipment, promotional material, cleaning, and security. You will assist with the preparation of rosters and the allocation of casual staff as required in line with venue hire and Bega Valley Shire Council policies and procedures.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a Cert III qualification relevant to the position, a NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate and HLTAID003 – Provide first aid (Unit of Competency).

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated ‘hands-on’ experience in all aspects of venue administration including functions, bar operations, meetings and oversight of casual staff.  Three (3) years’ experience (indicative).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, organisational and time management skills.
• Levels of physical fitness to be able perform operational tasks including venue set up and pack down.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft office programs and venue management software.

Benefits

This is a permanent full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $74,343.36 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,288.00 per week base salary
• $141.68 per week superannuation (calculated at 11%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Jess Heaton - BVCCC Team Leader on 02 6499 2368.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 20 May 2024.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.