Casual Front of House and Bar Staff Pool

WAAPA is seeking casual staff to work Front of House and/or bar during pre-production & production periods. WAAPA performances take place at one of our theatre spaces at the City Campus. This staffing pool may be assigned work at any of WAAPA’s theatres or bars as required.

The Role
The primary purpose of the bar role is to serve customers at any one of the WAAPA bars which sells premixed drinks, snacks, and soft drinks (no cocktail-making skills required). Other responsibilities include managing stock and processing EFTPOS transactions and reconciliations.

Front of House staff are also required to greet patrons, check tickets and usher attendees. This includes training in venue evacuation and safety protocols. Casual event staff may be required to assist with private functions and some venue management responsibilities.

Key Criteria

Must have a current RSA.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work well in a team.
Previous events and hospitality work experience is preferable but not required.
Approved Managers Licence is desirable.
You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.

Remuneration: These casual positions attract a remuneration of $40.09 per hour plus superannuation (HEW 2).

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to direct queries to waapaoperationsmanager@ecu.edu.au via email

How to Apply
To apply, please upload your CV including the names and contact details of two referees (including a current line manager)

Advert Closure

Closing Date:
Applications close on Friday 20th February 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, ****** orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.