Event General Hand
Job No:
60172
Location:
Cockatoo Island, NSW
- Extremely varied and enjoyable role
- Be part of a high profile team
- Attractive remuneration circa $57,350 - $63,000 + super
- Assist with Sydney's most high profile events
About the Organisation
The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is a Federal Government agency responsible for the conservation and promotion of eight former Defence and special Federal Government lands around Sydney Harbour. Our sites include: Cockatoo Island and Snapper Island in Sydney Harbour, Woolwich Dock, HMAS Platypus, Headland Park including Mosman, Georges Heights and Chowder Bay precincts, Macquarie Light Station and North Head.
The Harbour Trust wants to create something truly special for these lands - to enhance the harbour and leave a lasting legacy for Sydney. The lands provide an amazing opportunity; they contain historic buildings and areas of pristine natural vegetation, magnificent views of the harbour and a record of our city's Aboriginal, maritime and defence heritage. The cultural heritage of the lands will be conserved, the environment protected and maximum public access provided.
The Trust is now a self-funding agency focused on conserving and enhancing public use of our sites.
Please click here to visit the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust website.
About the Opportunity
The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust has a fantastic opportunity for an Event General Hand to join their Asset Management & Operations team working on Cockatoo Island as well as the Trust's various sites around Sydney Harbour.
In this varied role, you will be responsible for assisting with running the logistics of a variety of events operated by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (or by 3rd parties on Trust sites). Some weekend and after hours work will be required as you ensure the functionality, cleanliness and availability of event spaces and event hire equipment.
More specifically, some of your duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Practical set up and operation of events, activities and functions as directed by the Event Operations & Logistics Manager;
- Liaising with event organisers, clients and third party suppliers (i.e. caterers);
- Acting as the 'Go-To' person for event support;
- Providing general maintenance duties;
- Ensuring venue spaces are rigorously checked prior to events;
- Ensuring that event furniture, fittings and equipment are in good repair and delivered to venues safely and securely;
- Providing backup assistance to Event Project Managers for large events; and
- Acting as an Ambassador for Sydney Harbour Federation Trust as you provide exceptional customer service.
To be successful in this role, you will have strong practical experience providing event support in a variety of environments and a practical aptitude with a broad range of trade skills. Importantly, you will be physically fit and capable of performing safe manual handling tasks over extended periods of time.
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is looking for an energetic candidate who has the ability to work independently as well as within a small team environment. You will be highly organised and will take a proactive approach to resolving practical and logistical problems
You will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills in addition to sound computer skills to enable you to undertake the appropriate administration duties.
A White Card and a current driver's licence are essential to be considered for this position.
Candidates with a NSW boat licence will be highly regarded.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive an attractive remuneration circa $57,350 - $63,000 (commensurate with your skills and experience) + super as you enjoy working with a friendly and dedicated team.
You'll be spending the majority of your time on the spectacular Cockatoo Island as you assist with some of Sydney's most high profile events.
While some weekend and after hours work will be required, your overtime hours will accrue and will allow you the ability to take Time Off in Lieu.
The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust truly values its employees, and the successful candidate will enjoy extremely high levels of job satisfaction as they take advantage of the job's convenient location and idyllic setting!
The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from indigenous Australians and people with a disability.
Join an organisation that is making a difference within the lives of current and future Australians, as well as Australia's tourism sector, by enhancing and preserving sites on the most beautiful harbour in the world!