General Operator - Casual Positions at Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Fitness, Tool Usage, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Safe Manual Handling, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Venue Operations, Punctuality, Reliability

Industry

Description

General Operator Casual Melbourne, VIC About us From global spectacles to once in a lifetime performances, Melbourne Park is where sport, entertainment, culture and community come to life. Our precinct welcomes millions of guests each year, and we show up for every one of them. Behind each experience is a team operating at pace and with care, working together to create the unforgettable. Home to Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, AAMI Park, CENTREPIECE and the Australian Open, this is Melbourne’s world stage. About the role We are looking to welcome Event and Venue Operations Team Members to join our team on a casual basis. In a fast-paced, customer service-driven environment you will ensure all allocated tasks are completed on time and in a safe manner. Tasks include stage set ups; crash barrier builds; venue conversions from different sport, concert and show modes; setting out patron queuing barriers; corporate/gala dinner set ups and other challenging and often labour-intensive tasks. If you are looking for a job with variety then look no further! Our thriving precinct operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Work in our Event and Venue Operations team often takes place during early mornings, late or over-night and on weekends. To be successful in this role, your availability should be aligned to these times and include being available during the peak event times between August and March each year, where you will be rostered onto shifts according to our event calendar at any one of our venues. If you are a student looking for entry into the events industry or have experience in venue operations or roadie/loader activities, then this is the job for you! What you will need to be successful in the role Physical fitness and strength conditioned to handle labour-intensive tasks Experience in using tools Attention and care to detail whilst consistently meeting tight deadlines Problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to work proactively both individually and as part of a team at a fast pace – Must be driven by getting stuff done! Demonstrated understanding of health and safety principles and on the job demonstration of safe work practices especially in Safe Manual Handling Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills especially when dealing with clients and fellow team members Demonstrated and proven experience in Event &/or Venue Operations ‘hands on’ roles i.e. stagehand, rigger, AV tech, event warehousing, etc. Punctual and reliable Must hold a valid Working with Children Check and White Card, or be willing and able to obtain them Desirable but not essential A forklift license Knowledge, experience or qualifications in staging, audio visual, production or rigging Truck, EWP, and current driver’s license Working Safely at Heights qualification First Aid/CPR Certificate Our recruitment process Assessment Centre / Group Interview References and Background Checks Selection and Offer To be eligible for consideration you must be able to attend our in-person assessment centre on Tuesday, 19th May from 5.30pm to approximately 7.30/8pm. If you have the essential knowledge, skills and experience to achieve success in this role, and you want to work for an organisation where your hard work is recognised, then we want to hear from you! Applications close Tuesday 12th May. However, due to high volumes, the ad may close earlier so we recommend applying as soon as possible. You will receive an update on your application, whether you are successful or unsuccessful, via phone or email. Melbourne Park is an equal opportunity employer, and we want to ensure everyone can apply for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the recruitment process and/or to perform the essential functions of this role, you can contact the team at peopleandculture@mopt.vic.gov.au. There will also be opportunities to discuss adjustments during the phone screen & interview process if shortlisted. Please note successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening. This includes, but is not limited to, a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. Melbourne Park may withdraw an employment offer in the event of an unsatisfactory screening result. Please note Melbourne Park operates a direct sourcing model, so we ask that agencies do not get in touch regarding this vacancy. Melbourne Park values the privacy of every individual's personal information and is committed to protecting personal information. Your personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). For more information, please visit our Careers page: www.melbournepark.com.au/about/our-people/

Responsibilities

Perform labor-intensive tasks including stage set ups, crash barrier builds, and venue conversions for sports and entertainment events. Ensure all allocated tasks are completed safely and on time within a fast-paced environment.