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Job Description
Job No: BC3534
Location: Blacktown, NSW
Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 460,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.
With $26.43 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 34,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.
Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity
We are excited to be seeking an organised and motivated Venue and Functions Assistant to join our Events Team on a casual basis.
The role is primarily responsible for the ongoing support of setup and operations of functions and events at Council-owned function centres, and other Council events where required.
If you are looking for a fun and vibrant team to be a part of, !
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
Minimum 12-months of experience in a similar role
Provide First Aid certificate Venue and Functions Assistant
Responsible Service of ******* (RSA)
Solid working experience in:
Cash handling
Cleaning
Room set up
Stage setup
Customer service.
Strong understanding of and/or experience in hospitality (food and beverage) operations including front of house, kitchen and bar
Experience working within a dynamic team environment
Available to work flexible working hours during the week and on weekends.
Desirable:
Fire Warden and Emergency Response
Remuneration and benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
Entry level for this position starts at $35.9083 per hour, plus 25% casual loading
Penalty rates apply for weekend shifts
Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced ******* and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:
Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
Best of luck.
Closing date: Friday 24 April 2026, 11.59 pm
Contact officer: Tanya Bigeni on 9839 6429
Internal ref: Casual x 1
Allows you to pre-fill the application using your SEEK profile information and resumé
Location: Blacktown, NSW
Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 460,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.
With $26.43 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 34,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.
Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity
We are excited to be seeking an organised and motivated Venue and Functions Assistant to join our Events Team on a casual basis.
The role is primarily responsible for the ongoing support of setup and operations of functions and events at Council-owned function centres, and other Council events where required.
If you are looking for a fun and vibrant team to be a part of, !
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
Minimum 12-months of experience in a similar role
Provide First Aid certificate Venue and Functions Assistant
Responsible Service of ******* (RSA)
Solid working experience in:
Cash handling
Cleaning
Room set up
Stage setup
Customer service.
Strong understanding of and/or experience in hospitality (food and beverage) operations including front of house, kitchen and bar
Experience working within a dynamic team environment
Available to work flexible working hours during the week and on weekends.
Desirable:
Fire Warden and Emergency Response
Remuneration and benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
Entry level for this position starts at $35.9083 per hour, plus 25% casual loading
Penalty rates apply for weekend shifts
Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced ******* and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:
Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
Best of luck.
Closing date: Friday 24 April 2026, 11.59 pm
Contact officer: Tanya Bigeni on 9839 6429
Internal ref: Casual x 1
Allows you to pre-fill the application using your SEEK profile information and resumé
