Introduction:
Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!
At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.
We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.
Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.
Why Work With Us?
- Above Award pay rates
- A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
- Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home
- Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house ledership program
- Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
- Salary packaging and novated leases available
- Access to wellness initiatives
- Corporate discounts at five gyms across our shire
- Generous parental leave
- Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
- Cultural and ceremonial leave.
- Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
- So much more.....
Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Description:
Key Responsibilities and Functions
Civic Buildings
- To undertake event setups and breakdowns according to scheduled bookings, on behalf of council.
- Adapt to any last-minute changes or requirements to ensure seamless event delivery.
- To provide an efficient service to the Community, Public, Councilor’s and Staff in relation to the internal & External events at the Cobram Civic Centre, Yarrawonga Town Hall, Numurkah Town Hall & All other Council Venues.
- Provide access and lock-up of Cobram Civic Centre and perform Maintenance/Cleaning duties as directed.
- Coordinate/attend to special cleaning requirements when necessary to various council assets.
- Advise the Facilities team of maintenance requirements in relation to Council properties used for events and other infrastructure as arises.
- Assist in the Preparation and setup of Venues for events including catering collection for various sources, stocking amenities and kitchen supplies, cleaning and set up of equipment including but not limited to Council Meetings, Staff Meetings and other events as requested in Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga as required.
- Pack up/breakdown of functions and events in venue space upon completion of meetings etc. including securing all furniture & equipment, ensuring all crockery and associated equipment is cleaned and secured.
- Collection, return and distribution of catering, newspapers, dry cleaning and other materials when required.
- Maintain appropriate kitchen stocks/cleaning consumables and accessories, meeting the requirements of Council, staff and visitors.
- Ensure maintenance of equipment including, but not limited to, PA system, whiteboards, display boards, chairs and other equipment at Council’s facilities where events are held.
- Essential Services - Conduct thorough safety inspections and testing of electrical equipment in various Council assets and infrastructure settings, shire wide, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3760).
- When required assist facilities maintenance with servicing & works on Council’s facilities and infrastructure, when directed.
Customer Service
- All customer service duties as requested for benefit of Council.
- Provide facility inspection access for users and potential users of Council facilities where events are held.
- Provide efficient and courteous service to the general public.
- To provide at all times a high level of Customer Service.
For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)
Skills and Experiences:
To Apply for this role, please include a cover lettter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:
- Experience in venue management responsibilities.
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Competency to undertake the physical activities associated with the key responsibilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of manual lifting requirements under OHS legislation.
- Qualifications and/or extensive experience in the areas of event delivery.
- Essential services experience. (ESM)
- Building, Venue or Facilities Service experience.
If you're not sure if you meet the requirements, or if you have a request for the role, please feel free to email us and talk about it!
