• People oriented role
• Be part of a dynamic working environment with a dedicated team
• Strong administration and customer service skills and support

The Melbourne Cricket Club manages the Melbourne Cricket Ground, one of Australia's greatest assets. The MCG is host to more than 70 major sports events annually, attracting at least four million patrons and visitors.

The Venue and Event Services department is responsible for the planning and delivery of all events staged at the MCG. As part of this department, the Event Workforce Planning team is responsible for the recruitment, training and rostering of approximately 1000 casual event staff across all events held at the MCG.  

A great opportunity has arisen in this team, for an experienced Event Workforce Coordinator, reporting to the Event Workforce Planning Manager. This role’s focus is to:

• Ensure all events are staffed by the most skilled & capable staff at the optimum level ensuring event requirements are met whilst driving efficiencies across the staffing model.
• Supervise and co-ordinate (or assist with), during events, all aspects of events management, ensuring all procedures are adhered to, thus maintaining an integrated, organised and successful event.
• Ensure all staffing administration tasks for an event is up to date and accurate to minimise issues and enable a smooth event experience for all staff.
• To assist management of event staff performance
• Monitor incoming and outgoing phone calls, e-mails and other correspondence with event staff in relation to all staffing requirements.
• Provide administration assistance in relation to allocation of event staff uniforms, recruitment and training.

To be successful you will have:

• Relevant rostering experience in a similar industry
• Excellent understanding of roster policy & systems & high degree of problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong and meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Well developed interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills, especially with the ability to communicate with a diverse group of people at all levels
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Strong computer literacy skills (highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook,  and experience using web based systems/ databases and software applications)
• An ability to pick up different systems quickly
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Teamwork approach to departmental needs
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adaptable to changing priorities

Desirable

• Experience in event or venue management
• An interest in sport

Please note this position requires a degree of flexibility with working hours with early starts or late finishes and working on events to support department needs as required, which will include weekend work.

For a more detailed description of the role please refer to the position description via the link on this page.

Be part of a dynamic working environment with a dedicated team and utilise your experience and skills to contribute to its continued success. If you have the skills and experience outlined and are interested in this role please forward your current CV, cover letter and complete the questionnaire online by clicking on the 'Apply ' tab on this page. 

Application will close on 7 June 2024 at 5pm. This ad maybe withdrawn prior to the closing date depending upon the volume of applications received.

The Melbourne Cricket Club is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Do you have any reasonable adjustment requests or support requirements to assist you in completing the application? If so please email recruitment@mcc.org.au before proceeding.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, contractors, and patrons, as part of the conditions of the offer of employment, successful candidates must have had two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or provide evidence of a lawful exemption.  The MCC will discuss the exemption & your personal circumstances with you.

This role is subject to relevant pre-employment checks including National & International police checks, right to work in Australia & Victorian Working with Children checks.