Venue 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, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

The Sport & Community Venues branch delivers and enhances diverse, high-quality community facilities that strengthen social connection, support economic vitality, and promote community wellbeing.

This role supports the delivery of high-quality events and community experiences at Venue 114 and other Council-owned venues.

As a Venue Officer, you’ll coordinate and deliver a diverse range of events—from school formals and dance concerts to community workshops and business meetings. You’ll ensure seamless event execution, maintain venue equipment, and provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Key duties:

• Coordinate and deliver a range of community and business events, ensuring smooth operations and memorable experiences.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and team members to manage event logistics, maintain WH&S compliance, and uphold venue standards.
• Utilise the Momentus booking system for planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation to support efficient and accurate event delivery.

About you

You’re experienced in event coordination or venue operations, with a Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent. You’ve delivered events hands-on and thrive in fast-paced, community-focused settings.

You bring strong time management, communication, and customer service skills. You’re confident using booking systems and software, and work well both independently and in a team.

You will possess a current “C” Class Driver’s Licence, First Aid Certification, and a valid Blue Card. Physical fitness and flexibility for evening and weekend work are essential.

Pre-Employment Medical Required

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Criminal History Check Required

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check. 

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.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay a generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

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 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact Louise Thompson during business hours on 5413 1400.

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.