About VenuesWest
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 8301 or email peopleandculture@venueswest.wa.gov.au.
About the Role
VenuesWest is seeking casual Event Safety Officers to join our Venue Delivery team. Reporting to the Technical Operations Coordinator, the Event Safety Officer will support VenuesWest to deliver safe events by monitoring, reporting and providing guidance to workers involved in event activities including bump in and out and contributing to safety during an event.
This is a casual position working predominantly at Mount Claremont Perth High Performance Centre with the requirement to work across our other locations including Arena Joondalup, HBF Park, WA Athletics Stadium and Midvale Speed Dome. Hours of work will vary depending on event requirements which will include outside normal work hours, weekends and overnight shifts.
What We Offer
The benefits of working with VenuesWest:
- Free on-site parking
- Free membership to our gym and aquatic centres with discounted personal training, access to staff fitness classes and 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, Corporate Health Insurance discounts, access to free counselling for employees and their immediate family through EAP, optical reimbursement for office-based employees*
- A comprehensive learning and development program
- Generous leave entitlements including: four weeks annual leave, three additional public service holidays*, long service leave after seven years*, cultural ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, disability leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave*, and paid partner leave, opportunity to purchase leave and access to salary packaging arrangements
- 12% superannuation
*Conditions apply
About the Person
The successful candidate will have a Certificate IV (or higher) in Workplace Health and Safety and a WA Construction Industry White Card. Experience in delivering safety services and contemporary understanding of WHS is also a requirement of this role.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, you must provide:
- A copy of your current CV
A cover letter detailing your skills and experience which demonstrate how you meet the essential capabilities:
- Demonstrated experience delivering safety services within event, sport, recreation, construction, hospitality or entertainment environments.
- Strong understanding of contemporary WHS practices and risk management, including contractor and high-risk work oversight.
- Applied knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice and relevant standards.
- Proven ability to work autonomously, make informed safety decisions and intervene with authority when required.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including managing disputes, influencing stakeholders and directing stop-work actions when necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret risk controls, identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
The Job Description attached provides a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.
Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or proforma applications will be accepted.
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For information on VenuesWest and its venues please visit our website www.venueswest.wa.gov.au
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)
- Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety
- WA Construction WA Construction Industry White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry); or capacity to complete within 1 month of commencement
Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.
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.
