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Casual Functions Staff - Civic Centre
Job No:
SHELL1460
Location:
Shellharbour NSW
Are you passionate about events, activations and creating engaging community spaces? Shellharbour City Council is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Civic Centre Functions Staff to join our dynamic Venues and Activations Team.
This is your chance to play a key role in maximising the use of the Shellharbour Civic Centre through vibrant activations, professional event delivery and community-focused goals.
About the role:
- Assisting with the coordination and professional delivery of events and functions at the Shellharbour Civic Centre.
- Setting up and packing down rooms for various functions and events.
- Assisting with the setup of the inhouse audio and visual requirements to ensure seamless event execution.
About you:
- A strong focus on customer service and a friendly, can-do attitude.
- Hospitality or events experience – you understand what it takes to deliver a smooth and successful function.
- A proactive and reliable team player who can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic knowledge of AV equipment setup (training can be provided).
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
- Casual opportunities offering a range of flexible hours throughout the day, evenings and weekends.
- Commencing salary $40.11 per hour (including casual loading)
- Plus 12% superannuation
- Plus benefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
- Plus Annual Award Increases & weekly pay run
Please Note:
- You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment (at no cost to you)
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Grace Riddington, Team Leader Venues & Activations on 0459 411 824
Closing date: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:30pm
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 86,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence
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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
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