Workplace Diversity
VenuesWest maintains a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Our goal is to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, women in leadership, youth and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in our workforce. Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 for measures to achieve equality may be applied to this process.
Candidates from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for this vacancy and to identify themselves through the application questions.
This advertisement may be requested in other formats including Word, PDF, and large format by contacting People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.
About VenuesWest
At VenuesWest our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts. We take pride in owning and/or operating 14 of Western Australia’s major sporting and entertainment venues, including not only the world class Optus Stadium and the iconic RAC Arena, but also HBF Park, Perth High Performance Centre, Arena Joondalup, Bendat Basketball Centre and Gold Netball Centre.
We play an extremely important role in 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.
About the Role
VenuesWest is seeking registrations from casual Event Safety Officers to join our Venue Delivery team!
Reporting to the Venue Coordinator/Supervisor, 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 role required to work at our various locations (venue preference can be indicated through the application questions). Hours of work will vary depending on event requirements, however outside normal work hours, weekend work and overnight work will be an expectation for some shifts.
The pay rate for this position is $39.70 per hour (including casual loading), VenuesWest General Agreement Level 4.1.
What We Offer
Working with VenuesWest comes with a number of benefits:
- A free membership to our gym and aquatic centres
- Access to free counselling for employees and their immediate families through our Employment Assistance Provider
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Discounts on kid’s programs
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- Free on-site parking
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.
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
- WA Construction Industry White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry); and
- Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety.
Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.
Application Instructions
You must provide:
- copy of your current resume and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position
- Evidence of your right to work in Australia – Australian Birth Certificate; Australian Citizenship Certificate; or passport
A full copy of the Job Description is available as a PDF below, which includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.
Please visit the online registry to submit your application by clicking on this link.
For application assistance please contact People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.
Your application will remain on this register for six (6) months and you may be contacted at any point during this time. Whilst this register is for primarily intended for casual appointments, it may also be used to recruit to other positions in line with Commissioners Instruction 39.
