INTERNAL ONLY - VENUE AND EVENTS COORDINATOR

Personnel Area: Community and the Arts Services

Branch: Sport and Recreation 

Salary Range: Band 5 $98,778 - $111,969 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to March 2028

Location: Riverstage

Our Business

Community and the Arts Services is a unique group that provides a diverse range of services Through sport, recreation, arts and community development, we build wellbeing, belonging and connection across Brisbane. We are made up of 2 branches, Sports and Recreation together with Arts & Community Development.

Our Branch 

The Sport and Recreation Branch plays a key role in supporting active, healthy and connected communities across Brisbane. Community Facilities leads the sustainable management of Council-owned community facing assets including administration of City Hall, Community Halls and the iconic Riverstage.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our Riverstage team, which manages the iconic facility at Gardens Point. A small but supportive team, we coordinate local, national and international music concerts and community events throughout the year. Some of our upcoming events include Jack Johnson, Electric Callboy, Dermot Kennedy and ZARA Larsson.  

The Role 

Reporting to the Riverstage Operations Manager, this role coordinates operational event requirements, including liaising with hirer’s representatives and Riverstage suppliers.

The position ensures that event requirements and event facilitation needs are met through:

·        developing and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders

·        coordinating ticketing, catering, accessibility and VIP offerings

·        managing the bookings calendar and pencil to contract process

·        actively managing WH&S and risk minimisation strategies

·        drafting estimates and contracts, as well as invoicing

·        coordinating community events

·        identifying and developing new event procedures; and

·        monitoring and reporting on events. 

It would be ideal if you have experience coordinating projects and event elements for outdoor music and/or performing arts venues. The role will suit you if you are self-motivated, happy to support both management and the wider team while contributing towards a positive culture of performance excellence.

To be successful you will have:

·        the ability to prepare high quality and accurate event schedules, plans, budgets and reports

·        the ability to support the coordination of event labor requirements for major commercial events

·        well-developed communication skillS and the ability to negotiate with a range of stakeholders

·        experience in the effective use of computer applications relevant to event management; and

·        experience in end-to-end project and event coordination for entertainment venues or spaces.

This role will require:

·        a criminal history check,

·        a current open drivers licence

·        participation in an on-call roster

·        reasonable after-hours activities

·        and overtime when required for business needs.

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility. 

For more information: Please call Robert Payie on 07 3178 3950.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Monday 22^nd June 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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