Casual Venue Assistant
Date: 13 Jun 2025
Location: WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our team
The Office Services team is responsible for the provision of a suite of services including venues, building security, travel management, fleet, telephony and mobile technology systems, records management, reception, receipt and despatch and BCE insurance provision.
Summary
Play a key role in supporting administrative and operational needs, taking on a diverse range of tasks. Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) venues are a thriving network of learning and innovation. Our venue assistants play an important role in providing a welcoming and productive environment for our staff to hold meetings, conduct professional learning events or to work quietly in our flexible workspaces. The role includes Flexibility is required to ensure our services align to the needs of our visitors and staff – some weeks are busier than others and some venues will need more attention than others. Locations may include Woolloongabba, Wilston, Wynnum and Brisbane.
- Location may include: may include Woolloongabba, Wilston, Wynnum and Brisbane.
- Work hours: Various hours per week
- Pay Rate: $30 - $33 per hour
- Status: Casual
- Ad Close date: 23 June 2025
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Assist in setting up and facilitating meetings, events, and flexible work arrangements at BCE venues.
- Coordinate bookings, room setups, and minor maintenance, ensuring cleanliness and technical support.
- Prepare and maintain venue rooms, manage online calendars, and handle booking enquiries.
- Organise and set up catering, including ordering, receiving, and clearing away after events.
- Maintain a safe and presentable environment, including general cleanliness and minor maintenance tasks.
- Contribute to team goals by following instructions and providing feedback on processes.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Hold a current/valid Queensland Driver’s Licence, if required.
- Previous experience in a similar role supporting events and venue management is highly regarded.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to assist with room setups and audiovisual equipment.
- Capable of safe lifting techniques for loading and unloading furniture and equipment.
- Maintain Workplace Health and Safety requirements and act as Fire Warden in emergencies.
- First Aid certification or the ability to acquire is desirable.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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