VenuesWest enriches the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone. Our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace
VenuesWest recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, where all employees feel welcome, accepted and safe to be their true self, and who are celebrated for their contribution and abilities.
We value the unique perspectives and skills that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of diverse genders and sexualities, and women in management bring to the workplace and community and want to support equality for these groups of peoples. We aim to achieve this through increasing workforce representation. People from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and identify themselves through the application questions. Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) for measures to achieve equality will apply to this process.
If you have any accessibility requirements, including adjustments to the recruitment process, workplace adjustments, or documentation in alternative formats, please contact our People & Culture team on (08) 9441 8362 or email peopleandculture@venueswest.wa.gov.au.
About the Role
As a Venue Supervisor, you will supervise staff, oversee the set up and break down of all venue hire requirements, hire any additional event resources as required and liaise with clients to ensure all their expectations are managed.
It is a hands-on role requiring you to be available for shifts outside regular hours and on weekends and public holidays based on event needs. Shift loading applies to shifts that occur outside of regular hours and on weekends
We are looking to establish a pool of suitable Venue Supervisor’s to fill permanent and fixed term opportunities that arise up to 31 May 2026, extended to end of that month.
We currently have one fixed term, full time available, based at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre. This is a maternity leave cover until May 2026.
You will also be required to be mobile between the portfolio facilities and other locations.
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, this position may be exposed to traumatic events in the workplace. VenuesWest is committed to proactively ensuring the psychosocial safety and health of our workers through risk control and provision of services to support workers exposed to and impacted by traumatic events.
What We Offer
Working with VenuesWest comes with a number of benefits:
- Free on-site parking
- Free membership to our gym and aquatic centres with discounted personal training, access to staff fitness classes
- Discounts on kid’s programs
- A generous Reward and Recognition Program, including opportunity for free tickets to a range of sports and entertainment events
- Ability to achieve work/life balance, including flexible and hybrid work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
- A fantastic social club and culture program with regular activities
- A generous wellbeing program including;
- Seated massages
- Annual Flu Vaccinations & Skin Checks
- Fruit provided weekly
- Sponsorship for participation in community, sporting and charity events
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- Access to free counselling for employees and their immediate families through our Employment Assistance Provider
- Optical reimbursements for office-based staff (after 12 months employment)
- A comprehensive learning and development program
- Payment for re-qualification for essential qualifications and certifications
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- Generous shift loadings for weekends and early and late shifts*
- Generous leave entitlements including
- four weeks annual leave
- additional week of leave if working 12 or more Sundays per year
- an additional Public Service Holiday for Easter Sunday
- long service leave after seven years
- cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
- paid parental leave
- opportunity to purchase leave, and more!
About the Person
Our ideal candidate will have relevant experience in function and/or event production within a sport, recreation or entertainment venue. However, candidates with a keen interest in assisting with the delivery of outdoor/indoor sports events in Perth’s high-performance sporting venues are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must also satisfy the essential qualifications and certifications detailed in the full copy of the Job Description available as a PDF below.
For technical difficulties, please contact the RAMS helpdesk at 1300 733 056 or email ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com.
For any further job-related information please contact Graham Hush on (08) 9441 8271.
For information on VenuesWest and its venues please visit our website www.venueswest.wa.gov.au and follow us on LinkedIn.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, you must provide:
- A copy of your current resume and
- A cover letter with detailed examples to demonstrate how you meet the following essential capability in the context of this position:
- Previous relevant experience in the safe delivery of function and/or event production and supervision within a multi-purpose sport, recreation and/or entertainment venue.
A full copy of the Job Description attached as a PDF, which includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.
Applicants are requested to apply online using the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top and bottom of the screen. Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
For technical difficulties, please contact the RAMS helpdesk at 1300 733 056 or email ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com
For application assistance please contact People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.
Employment Screening
To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:
- Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract
- National Police Clearance (Note: having a conviction will not necessarily preclude you from employment. For more information on how convictions are considered, please see the attached information sheet)
- Current WA Driver’s License (C Class minimum)
Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the above mentioned eligibility requirements.
Qualifications/Certifications
- WA Construction Industry Induction (White Card); or capacity to complete within 1 month of commencement.
- Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or equivalent) and Provide CPR (HLTAID001 or equivalent); or capacity to complete within 3 months of commencement
- Work Safely at Heights (RIIWHS204D); or capacity to complete within 3 months of commencement.
- AMSA Marine Safety (Low Complexity Duties) - Exemption 38 2016; or capacity to complete within 3 months of commencement (CLRC positions only).
VenuesWest will cover the cost of Essential Qualifications for the successful candidate.
Future Appointments
Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for similar vacancies pursuant to the Commission’s Instructions No.2 and No.39.
