Join the Australian Museum and work with us to achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change
About the Role
The role is primarily responsible for representing Australian Museum (AM) Events and overseeing event-day operations for commercial and internal clients.
You will be paid a competitive hourly salary $45.08 – $49.36, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 10.5%). Your casual hourly rate includes a loading in lieu of recreation leave and leave loading. Penalty rates are also payable for casual work.
About You
We are seeking a talented, experienced and motivated venue and hospitality event professional with a passion for client management and event implementation, who can provide seamless delivery across a wide range of special events for private and internal clients.
You’ll work closely with the AM (Australian Museum) Events & Venues Manager and team members and be ready to roll up your sleeves and embrace the opportunities that this new role provides.
Your abilities include event-day operations, client and stakeholder management, time management and the ability to multi-task. Specifically, you will be able to prioritise and manage conflicting timelines whilst being attentive to the details and delivering on deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
If you’re excited by this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
To be successful in this role you will:
- Possess hospitality event management experience, with exceptional client relationship and organisational skills, and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate a visible presence in managing events, with the ability to lead a small team of casual staff and external suppliers, make decisions, and an ‘above and beyond’ resourcefulness to problem solve.
- A basic understanding of the catering and technical requirements of events and ability to troubleshoot basic power supply, lighting, sound and AV systems.
- Understand relevant safety and security procedures.
- Availability and willingness to work evenings, early mornings and weekends is essential.
Essential requirements
NSW RSA certification or competency card is mandatory.
About The Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction
The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.
Benefits
Besides working together with other like-minded people passionate about the Earth and all it’s wonders, you will have access to:
- Dedicated Wellbeing programs
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