Front of House Staff (Casual)

About the Opportunity
The Portland Arts Centre presents live events covering music, comedy, drama, circus and more. These events include our professional touring program of approximately 25 shows each year, as well as commercial and community hires.
We are looking for friendly, professional and customer-focused Front of House staff to ensure that our patrons have an incredible experience every time they visit. Our Front of House staff work varied roles at each event including box office sales, hospitality, ushering, and assisting visiting artists or venue hirers as required.
As events occur on an irregular basis, the role is best suited to people looking to for additional sessional work in arts and entertainment.
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What you need to Thrive
Our Front of House team represent a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. We are passionate about arts experiences, and love to share that excitement with others.
To join the team, you will need enthusiasm for live events, and exceptional customer service skills – including confident cash handling and a pleasant phone manner.
Live events create a fast paced and changeable work environment, so we’re looking for people who are highly adaptable and thrive on that energy to deliver great shows every time.
All applicants must be comfortable with conducting sales, including the basic computer skills required to operate ticketing software (system specific training will be provided to the successful applicants).
To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.
Why work for us?
A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.
We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.
Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.
We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.
Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.
We acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners of the region, the Gunditjmara, Boandik and Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages.
Pre-employment Requirements:
All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page. You will be guided to complete our online application form, upload your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description.
Applications Close: Thursday 14 March 2024 at 11:59pm
Looking for further information please contact:
Name: Virginia Winter
Position: Venue Operations Coordinator
Contact Phone: 03 5522 2155
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