Venue Manager

Stage School Australia is looking to appoint a permanent part-time Venue Manager (25 hours per week or .7 of a Full Time Equivalent FTE) to manage our rehearsal venues. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and driven individual to join our team!

Stage School Australia is one of Australia’s largest performing arts organisations, specialising in providing training for young people aged 4 to 18 years. With 40 years of legacy, 30 venues across Melbourne and Brisbane, over 6,000 students, and a faculty of 200+, Stage School Australia is the industry leader in its field.

Stage School Venue Managers are provided with a company vehicle and all required equipment to run the rehearsals. Rehearsals are conducted during Government School terms and outside school hours.

Classes are generally run between 4.00pm and 9.30pm weeknights and 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday. Venue Managers will need to be available to work their shifts during these times.

For this particular role, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing rehearsals on the following schedule:

• Monday: 4:45pm to 9:15pm
• Tuesday: 4:15pm to 9:15pm
• Thursday: 4:00pm to 9:15pm
• Saturday: 12.30pm to 5.30pm

• Office day (Monday 1pm start at head office and then onto venue)

Please note that venue locations and schedules may be subject to change based on operational requirements.

These rehearsals are conducted during Victorian Government school terms.

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THIS BUSY, VARIED AND EXCITING ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

· Front line customer service: being the face of Stage School at the venues and liaising with staff, students, and parents.

· Facility Management: including set up of equipment and rooms and timetable implementation.

· Occupational health & safety leader at venues - including First Aid officer. (training provided)

· Child Safety leader at venues. (training provided)

· Administrative tasks associated with the running of venues.

This role manages 4-5 rehearsal venues per week during weekday evenings and Saturday mornings, as well as occasional Sunday workshop shifts (approx. 1 per school term). Additionally, Venue Managers work at our Head Office in Coburg 1 day a week and during school holidays (per above).

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

· Enthusiastic and highly motivated, with a strong capacity to show initiative and be proactive.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including a positive and approachable demeanour.

· High-level problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to a changing environment quickly, effectively and professionally.

· Resourceful, able to quickly and clearly articulate the steps to solve a problem.

· Highly organised, prepared and attentive to detail.

· Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate.

· Demonstrated time and self-management skills.

· A professional outlook and appearance.

· A Working with Children Check.

· Current driver's license.

Why Join Stage School Australia?

• Creative & Dynamic Environment – Be part of a team where your work makes a real difference to thousands of young performers and their families.

• Purpose-Driven Culture – Guided by our values of Excellence, Growth, Fun, and Opportunity, we empower our staff to be inspired, supported, and to thrive.

• Inclusive & Supportive Workplace – We embrace diversity, celebrate difference, and create a professional environment where people can be themselves.

• Wellbeing Support – Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program whenever you need it.

Child Safety Commitment:
All children who come to Stage School Australia have a right to feel and be safe. The welfare of the children in our care is always our first priority and we have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect, and harm or risk of harm. We aim to create a child safe and child-friendly environment where children feel safe and have fun while enjoying learning the performing arts. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our policies and procedures. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about event coordination, thrive in a creative environment, and have a strong commitment to child safety and excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.

Given the volume of applications we often receive, we are unable to respond to all applications and will contact shortlisted candidates only. We sincerely appreciate the effort from all applicants.

$52,500 per annum (pro rata for 25 hours per week), plus superannuation.
(Equivalent to $75,000 full-time salary)