Assistant Manager - Functions
Job No:
USU926
Location:
Camperdown, Sydney, NSW
- Fantastic opportunity to grow your hospitality & events leadership career
- Dynamic, hands-on role with high client impact
- Lead premium campus events & functions for HostCo
WHO WE ARE
We are Australia’s largest and oldest Student Union, right at the heart of the University of Sydney campus.
We are committed to a sustainable future for our campus community, with sustainability embedded into everything we do.
WHO YOU ARE
You’re a confident hospitality or events professional who enjoys being hands-on and part of the action. You’re comfortable leading teams, making decisions on the go, and keeping things running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.
You take ownership on event day and are confident coordinating people, managing client expectations, and resolving issues as they come up. You’re practical, calm under pressure, and focused on delivering a great experience from start to finish.
In this role, you will:
- lead event setup, delivery and pack-down
- act as the main on-site contact for clients
- coordinate staffing and support a casual team
- work closely with Sales, Kitchen and Operations
- ensure smooth delivery and strong service standards
This role follows a rotating roster aligned with event delivery, including some evenings and weekends.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- 3–5+ years’ experience in hospitality or events
- Strong client-facing communication skills
- Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment
- Experience delivering events or functions end-to-end
- Flexibility to work weekends and evenings
- Current RSA (or willingness to obtain)
- Current NSW provisional or above driver’s licence
DESIRABLE SKILLS
- Experience with rostering, labour control or cost management
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices
- Experience in high-volume or premium events
- Stock control or inventory experience
THE PERKS
- A $15 meal card per day worked
- Complimentary USU Membership giving discounts on and off campus
- Ongoing paid training and development
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
THE PAY
$72,000 base salary per annum +12% Superannuation
HOURS OF WORK
Full-time, 38 hours per week, rostered across 7 days in line with business requirements.
START DATE
Immediate Start
HOW TO APPLY
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
- Please read the position description here carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position before applying
- Scroll down and complete our online application form below
- Attach your resume. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume
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ABOUT THE USU
The USU (University of Sydney Union) is proudly Australia’s oldest and largest not-for-profit student organisation, dedicated to providing students with the best possible university experience.
Led by a student board elected by our members, the USU provides fun things on campus, such as festivals, events and parties. We manage a diverse range of programs, including an active volunteering program and a Language Exchange, to name a few. In addition, we support over 200 Clubs and Societies as well as operate bars, food and retail outlets across campus, providing great coffee, affordable fresh food, graduation gown hire and official USYD merchandise.
We are committed to promoting a workplace of equal opportunities. We promote healthy living and aims to protect the health and safety of staff, members and visitors to the University by providing a Smoke-Free Workplace. We do not accept unsolicited agency applications.
USU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Help make us better by joining our team.
Due to the volume of applications received, shortlisted applicants will be contacted within approximately 4 weeks of the role’s closing date (or 4 weeks from the date of application if there is no specified closing date).
