Adelaide Oval Carpenter

Adelaide Oval has long been one of Australia’s, and the worlds, most iconic venues. Its prominent location as the centrepiece of the Adelaide CBD’s revitalised riverbank precinct, along with stunning panoramic views over the city, the Oval’s hallowed turf, St Peter’s Cathedral and beyond, makes Adelaide Oval one of the world's most recognisable venues.

The Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority (AOSMA) is the organisation responsible for the management of the Adelaide Oval precinct and is a joint venture between football (South Australian National Football League) and cricket (South Australian Cricket Association). The Adelaide Oval is a world-class, multi-purpose 53,000 seat stadium. It is Adelaide’s number one tourism destination, having attracted over 1.8 million visitors a year and is a significant contributor to the State’s tourism assets with the award winning RoofClimb and Stadium tours, as well as Australia’s first ever integrated stadium Hotel – Oval Hotel.

AOSMA employs approximately 220 permanent staff, plus 1,500 casual employees, in areas such as Corporate Services, Stadium Operations, Tourism, Food & Beverage, Sales, ICT, Maintenance and Grounds, making Adelaide Oval one of the state’s largest employers in the hospitality and tourism sectors. It is this diversity and breadth of offering that makes working with AOSMA a truly unique and compelling opportunity.

Adelaide Oval Carpenter

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Second Fix Carpenter to work full-time in the Maintenance team at Adelaide Oval. This is an extremely hands-on role which is responsible for delivering carpentry support to Adelaide Oval by ensuring that all assets and building maintenance is executed at a World Class standard.

What you'll be working on:

• Performing preventive and reactive maintenance tasks throughout venue, with a key focus on carpentry, door furniture and joinery maintenance.
• Lead role in all carpentry matters.
• Ensuring that all assets and building systems are delivered to a high standard.
• Completing projects on time and within budget.
• Assisting in the presentation of the Adelaide Oval and for State, National and International events in an efficient and effective manner.
• Attendance at events and functions to provide general maintenance and operational support.
• Liaising with all departments within the organisation with regards to their maintenance needs in a timely manner.
• General maintenance works as required, stadium seating repairs, expansion joints, window and glazing.

What you'll bring:

• Attention to detail.
• Trade qualifications in an area such as second fix Carpentry.
• Minimum 3-years’ experience, preferably on a large construction site or stadium environment.
• Practical experience in contractor management and planned preventative maintenance works.
• Exceptional time management skills and working to a schedule.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, while demonstrating drive and initiative.
• Effective communication skills and team player.
• Good physical fitness and strength.
• Strong work ethic and excellent personal presentation.
• Clean workspace presentation upon completion of tasks.
• Strong focus to WHS.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to respond quickly to change.
• A willingness to assist in other areas as required.
• General capability in using Microsoft Office and other software.

Role Requirements:

• Please note that out of hours work will be a requirement of this role, in line with the business operations of Adelaide Oval. This includes weekend work and working on Major Event Days at Adelaide Oval.
• A valid National Police Check and Working With Children Check (or ability to successfully obtain).
• A current driver's license.
• Completion and passing of fitness for work testing upon hiring of successful candidate.

What's in it for you?

While working at the iconic Adelaide Oval, you’ll be rewarded for contributing to the delivery of world class events through our suite of reward and recognition initiatives. To help you kick goals while working with us, you’ll have access to staff benefits including:

• Access to major event tickets
• Discounts across Adelaide Oval, RoofClimb and Oval Hotel
• Paid Parental Leave (over and above the Government PPL scheme)
• Subsidised car parking
• Health & Wellness programs
• Training & development opportunities
• Private Health corporate discounts

Ready to join our team?

Applications close at 12:00pmon Tuesday 05 March 2024

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.