Venue Operations Manager
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
As a member of the Student Services team, the Venue Operations Manager contributes to the daily life
of the School by supporting student wellbeing, engagement and participation in the broad range of
activities and experiences that form part of a Barker education. The role promotes a positive, safe and
well organised environment for students and works collaboratively with staff to support the effective
operation of the School.
The role is responsible for the effective coordination and day to day operation of Barker College's
venues, ensuring facilities are safe, well prepared and optimally utilised to support learning, cocurricular
programs, student activities, community events and approved external use. The role has regular
interaction with students and supports the successful delivery of assemblies, performances,
presentations, sporting activities, community events and other key aspects of School life.
Acting as a central point of coordination for venue operations, bookings and event readiness, the role
works closely with staff, students, contractors and external users to deliver high quality experiences
across the School. In doing so, the role collaborates with specialist venue managers, including those
responsible for the Rosewood Centre and Aquatic Centre, to ensure a consistent and seamless
approach to venue utilisation and service delivery.
Through strong planning, organisation and stakeholder engagement, the Venue Operations Manager
helps create environments in which students can participate, perform, compete, connect and flourish,
and ensures venue operations remain safe, effective and responsive outside normal working hours.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Venue Operations
- Coordinate the daily operation and readiness of all School venues, including theatres, halls,
performance spaces (with the exception of the Rosewood Centre and the Aquatic Centre)
- Ensure venues are appropriately set up (furniture, aircon, ICT/AV), presented and maintained in
a safe and functional condition.
- Coordinate access, security and cleaning arrangements in collaboration with relevant
contractors.
- Maintain oversight of venue scheduling to ensure efficient and conflict-free use of spaces.
Event & Booking Coordination
- Support life of the School through the Student Experience office in events logistics
- Liaise with staff and users to confirm event requirements, logistics and setup needs.
- Support the smooth delivery of events through proactive planning and communication.
- Ensure clear handover of event requirements where after-hours support is required.
