Job Description
Full job description
Front of House Assistant
Join one of the largest local governments in Australia and contribute to delivering successful events and operational development of Council owned venues across the region.
Casual
Closes in 2 days
Closes Wed 28 August 2026
Closes
Wed 28 August 2026
Category
Sport and Community Venues
Location
Sunshine Coast
Type
Casual
$20.35 - $37.01 per hour (inclusive of casual loading)
Location: Maroochydore and/or Venue 114
Vacancy No: 5436
Casual
Applications close: Wednesday, 28 August 2026 11:5+pm AEST
Why work with us?
At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!
With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.
About the Role
The team oversees delivering and developing a diverse range of quality community facilities, optimising service outcomes and contributing to the social cohesion, economic viability and health and wellbeing of our community.
As a Front of House Assistant, you will assist in the coordination and operation of the public areas of Council Performance Venues encompassing assigned activities for performances, programs, and events by serving the needs of patrons and hirers.
About you
To be successful in the role you will provide an exceptional level of services excellence to hirers, patrons and the community, vast experience in banquets and events
You will assist venue staff in food and beverage preparation, barista coffee making, bar operations and ticketing for events. As well as assisting in setting up and packing down furniture, theming, catering, and equipment for events, and assisting with routine administration duties aligned to Front of House duties.
As a requirement of this role, you will have demonstrated experience working in a high paced, vibrant, profession team environment. Experience in events, food, and beverage operations and/or ticketing while providing exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
You are required to have or would be willing to obtain a Working with Children Blue Card, RSA & First Aid certification.
Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.
Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:
Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs
Discounted health related memberships and other wellbeing initiatives
Generous Superannuation benefits - council will also contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution
How to apply
Your written application should include:
a 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile;
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2026-2027.
For specific enquiries contact Louise Thompson during business hours on 07 540+ 05++.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and ****** orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role
