Venue & Operations Officer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Sport & Community Venues Branch plays a vital role in enhancing health, wellbeing, and social vitality across the Sunshine Coast. We manage high-quality venues and deliver diverse events that bring people together, foster community spirit, and support economic growth. This is your chance to join a dynamic team committed to creating vibrant spaces and experiences.

As a Venue & Operations Officer, you’ll be at the heart of delivering exceptional events and venue operations. From corporate functions to community celebrations, you’ll ensure every detail runs smoothly while providing outstanding customer service. This role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a diverse range of events and activities
• Prepare and manage event documentation, bookings, and contracts
• Oversee venue operations, logistics, and compliance requirements
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and source new opportunities

About you

• You bring proven experience in planning and delivering successful events, with a flair for creating memorable experiences.
• Skilled in venue operations and logistics, you thrive in dynamic environments and keep everything running seamlessly.
• With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you deliver service excellence and foster positive relationships.
• A natural team player and leader, you inspire others while working collaboratively to achieve outstanding results.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Jarnia Cook during business hours on 0455 078 792.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.