Venue and Events Officer

Venue and Events Officer

Closing date: 6/10/2026 5:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time

Location: Goldfields Art Centre

Department: Advocacy and Strategy

Employment type: Part Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Together, we're working to build a vibrant and sustainable regional city... and we would love for you to join us.

In the heart of the Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern and thriving city that embodies the true spirit of a regional community. Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, more than 30,000 people call the city home and enjoy the amenities and facilities of a metropolitan city, with the lifestyle benefits that come from living in a place where nature and adventure are on your doorstep.

With new leadership, dedicated staff and a supportive Council, the City is working towards the vision of being a sustainable regional city of the future.

We are dedicated to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes and are guided by our intention to:

• Be a clean and green city
• Be a place people call home
• Have facilities and services for everyone
• Encourage and support economic development and diversification
• Be a quality employer.

Starting from: $72,231.05 (pro rata)

Venue and Events Officer

Goldfields Arts Centre | Permanent Part Time

Are you passionate about live events, customer experiences and the arts?

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is seeking an energetic and customer-focused Venue and Events Officer to help deliver exceptional experiences at the Goldfields Arts Centre, one of the region's leading arts and cultural venues. This role is responsible for overseeing front-of-house operations, supporting event delivery and ensuring every visitor enjoys a welcoming and memorable experience.

Whether it's a major touring performance, community event, exhibition or private function, you'll play a key role in bringing events to life and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes and in front of the curtain.

About the Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Goldfields Arts Centre, you will lead front-of-house operations and help coordinate the day-to-day activities that contribute to the successful delivery of a diverse annual events program.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing front-of-house operations and customer service delivery.
• Coordinating casual staff including ushers, bar staff, merchandise and box office teams.
• Overseeing bar operations including stock management and compliance requirements.
• Supporting performances, exhibitions, community events and venue hires.
• Working closely with artists, hirers, production teams and contractors.
• Responding to customer enquiries and resolving issues professionally.
• Maintaining venue presentation, safety and operational standards.
• Acting as the senior on-site representative when required.

About You

You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with people. You are highly organised, adaptable and committed to delivering outstanding customer service.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in customer service, venue operations, hospitality, events, arts administration or a similar field.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience coordinating staff, volunteers or operational teams.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Experience using ticketing, booking or point-of-sale systems.
• A passion for creating positive experiences for customers and the community.

Essential Requirements

• Current C Class Driver's Licence.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) accreditation.
• Approved Manager certification under the Liquor Control Act 1988 (WA).

Why Join Us?

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is home to a vibrant arts and events scene and values accountability, collaboration, teamwork, respect, integrity, transparency and excellence. You'll join a supportive team and have the opportunity to make a real impact on the community through arts, culture and events.

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and where you can help create memorable experiences for thousands of visitors each year, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the team bringing arts, culture and community events to life at the Goldfields Arts Centre 

Benefits

We provide employees with generous employment conditions/benefits, including:

• Salary sacrificing
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• A host of health and well-being initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Superannuation contributions with the City matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions
• Training and development opportunities
• Free Parking
• Subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis)
• $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities
• Rebated childcare offered
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available.