Venue Operations Supervisor

· Ongoing
· Full-time 35 hours per week
· Sydney CBD – The Domain
· Clerk Grade 7/8
· Total Salary ($106,025 to $117,363)
· Package up to $130,020 (including superannuation and leave loading)
About us
Established in 1871, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is located in Sydney’s The Domain adjacent to the Royal Botanic Garden and near the Central Business District, the Gallery acknowledges the original custodians of this land – the Gadigal people of the Eora nation.
The Gallery attracts around 1.4 million visitors annually and runs Australia’s largest education program with over 90,000 student and teacher visits per year.
With our expanded campus recent opening the Gallery has a new state-of-the-art building located next to our existing and much-loved building. Providing us with close to double the exhibition space, the expanded Gallery enables us to share more art with more people and provide more family, learning and educational programming for all our audiences.
We are seeking diverse, collaborative, supportive and brilliant individuals to work alongside our existing talent and build on our rich history to create an even more inspiring Gallery for the future.
For more information about the Gallery and our future, please visit our website .
Our commitment to diversity
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultures and people with a disability.
About the role
Provides operational support and consultancy for all internal and commercial events. Assists and supports the caterer’s operation and provides event assistance and direction for the Gallery and Art Gallery Society operations.
For more information about the role please view the and or call the nominated contact person listed in the advertisement.
What technical/soft skills you require
1. Minimum 5 years event operations experience in a catering service position
2. Knowledge of MS Office skills and an understanding of event service technology including Audio Visual.
3. Strong time management and prioritising skills with strong communication skills and a high level of attention to detail
4. RSA certificate
5. Liquor licensee certificate
6. Ability to work evenings, early mornings and weekends as required.
Targeted questions
1. Describe your process for handling multiple events at the same time. How do you prioritise your time and resources? (400 word limit)
2. Provide an example of where you have had to engage and build relationships with difficult stakeholders to develop and deliver an event that required collaboration. How did you manage this? (400 word limit)
Part of the assessment process may include additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the new Government Sector Employment Act 2013, therefore, you may be contacted to participate.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a National Police Records Check, refer to link:
Enquiries
If you require further details about this role, please contact Caroline Harvey via email to .
Applications must be lodged electronically via the website. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications 23 January 2024 - we strongly recommend submission by 4pm as there is no support available after 5pm. Late submissions may not be accepted due to technical issues if you have attempted submission after 4pm on the final closing day.