Venue & Event Operations Coordinator

About the Role:

Curtin Stadium is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Venue & Event Operations Coordinator to plan, manage, and execute a diverse range of events and functions—both internal and external—that support our engagement and recreation initiatives.

In this role, you will be at the heart of Curtin Stadium’s events and engagement strategy—coordinating logistics, building relationships, managing teams, and ensuring every event runs smoothly and professionally. You’ll play a key role in connecting Curtin’s facilities and services to our students, staff, and the wider community.

Your responsibilities will include:
Plan and implement all logistical requirements for internal Curtin Stadium events and functions that align with our strategic initiatives.
Oversee external events by coordinating service delivery and managing the approvals process in line with Curtin University’s policies and guidelines.
Lead on-the-ground operations, coordinating staff, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure seamless delivery of events on time and to standard.
Develop event schedules in collaboration with the Stadium management team, other departments, and stakeholders to maximise resource utilisation across Sports and Recreation.
Engage the Curtin community by working closely with the Manager, Engagement to develop and deliver inclusive events and activations that connect students, staff, and the wider community.
Facilitate smooth operations of all event responsibilities, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and in accordance with internal procedures.
Who we are looking for:
Proven experience in venue and/or event operations, with strong logistical and planning skills.
Confident in leading teams and coordinating multiple moving parts under pressure.
Strong stakeholder communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with internal and external partners.
Excellent understanding of event compliance, risk management, and procedural frameworks.
Passion for delivering engaging, community-focused experiences.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as required
If you’re excited by this opportunity and ready to bring your events expertise to Curtin Stadium, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Requirements:
As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
Ability to work outside of normal office hours when required
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check
About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
Up to date resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and suitability as outlined in the criteria for the role
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 +266 +000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 28th of April 2025

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Prospective Candidates need to be aware that Curtin University is currently negotiating a new enterprise agreement for the Sport and Recreation Centre. During this negotiation period, appointment to this position will be under the Curtin University Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2012-2016 (Curtin EBA). Should you have any queries regarding this matter, please contact Curtin Careers at curtincareers@curtin.edu.au.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.