Venue and Event Support Officer
- Professional
- Perth, Western Australia
- Full Time
Date posted: 6/6/2024
- $71,664 - $75,313 (G04) plus 17% superannuation
- Full time, fixed term 12-month contract with possibility for extension
- Support the team in delivering high quality service and events at our Perth CBD
Job Reference: 1221377
Your new role
We are seeking an organised, professional and passionate Venue and Event Support Officer to join our Curtin St George’s Terrace team. Based across two Curtin premises – 137 and 139 St Georges Terrace, Perth, this role is fundamental in providing administrative and operational support to the team, along with ensuring the efficient and effective management of the Curtin University St Georges Terrace precinct is upheld and achieved.
As the Venue and Event Support Officer, your key duties and responsibilities include:
- Act as a first point of contact at reception to visitors, clients and suppliers that enter the building, and respond to enquiries in accordance with Curtin St Georges Terrace’s processes, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Coordinate and manage a portfolio of small-scale venue bookings across both buildings.
- Provide venue and event support to the Curtin St Georges Terrace team including but not limited to booking venues, engaging with third party suppliers (eg. caterers, removalists etc.), setting up rooms and preparing event material and collateral.
- Participate in relevant events, including the provision of back up support for other members of the Curtin St Georges Terrace team when required.
- Undertake administrative tasks and support including, but not limited to, the procurement of stationary orders and consumables, lodging maintenance requests, preparing meeting agendas and minute taking etc.
- Update and maintain the venue management system (Momentus) and event digital signage.
- Provide guidance and advice on health and safety in the venue and respond to any related issues or concerns.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent initiative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage their time efficiently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines with high attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and in a team.
- Exceptional customer service with strong written and oral communication skillset.
- Demonstrated computer literacy with proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in venue management system Momentus (formally known as Ungerboeck) or experience using a similar system is desirable.
Please note you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role to be considered.
About us
We are a small, but dynamic and hard-working team comprising of Venue and Event Coordinators and casual Event Assistants.
In the heart of Perth’s CBD, the Curtin St Georges Terrace Precinct comprises of two iconic, heritage-listed buildings: the Old Perth Technical School and the Old Perth Boys’ School – two of Perth’s oldest educational landmarks. Curtin St Georges Terrace allows for greater engagement with city-based businesses, industry, partners and government agencies, as well as provides exciting new learning opportunities for business professionals and students. Curtin St Georges Terrace offers excellent public transport options, a vibrant atmosphere that promotes a productive working environment, and close access to Perth’s best café and restaurant hubs.
For more information about our university visit www.curtin.edu.au and Curtin St Georges Terrace visit www.curtin.edu.au/about/campus-locations/st-georges-terrace/.
Join us!
Please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
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Applications close: 4pm AWST, Thursday 20 June 2024