• Division: CME
• Employment Status: Casual
• Classification Level: HEW 1
• Location: University of Melbourne, Parkville
• Start Date: January 2025

UMSU – Where Passion Meets Purpose

With a living history that extends over 130 years, The University of Melbourne Student Union Inc (UMSU) is not just an organisation – it's a vibrant hub where creativity, diversity, and social justice intertwine to offer students of the University of Melbourne an enriching campus experience. We're the voice and heart of the student community, constantly buzzing with activities, events, and initiatives that make campus life unforgettable!

As a non-profit organisation run by students, for students, we keep the arts, representation, advocacy, live music, and cultural services alive on campus.

UMSU enables students to get more out of their time at the University. We provide opportunities for students to immerse themselves in a wealth of cultural facilities and events, whilst having access to quality support services. At its heart UMSU is committed to ensuring students have advocacy and representation on campus – ensuring student voices are heard while making students’ time at the University fun and enjoyable.

About the role

Event Casuals are responsible for working with the Events team, student representatives, and other UMSU departments to assist in the creation of engaging and enriching community events. Event Casuals are involved in organisational wide events such as Orientation Weeks as well as the weekly Tuesday activations at Parkville and Southbank campuses. There are various other student run events throughout the university semesters where Event Casuals are expected to act in a variety of roles that involve an on-the-ground presence during events both on campus and externally.

Core responsibilities of your role include:

Assisting with the delivery of Organisational and Student Events:

• Preparation tasks in the lead up to organisational events such as packing, organising, cleaning, and equipment maintenance
• Attending briefings to be across the logistics, infrastructure, risk management, and programming of events
• Be on the ground during events, including the set up and pack down
• Collaborate with UMSU Staff, student representatives, volunteers, contractors, stakeholders and the University of Melbourne to help create vibrant community events
• Setting up and packing down of infrastructure such as marquees, signage, and decor
• Executing events while adhering to OH&S and compliance standards

• Look out for potential hazards or safety issues, assisting patrons to follow event guidelines, directing traffic foot and vehicle traffic, reporting risk concerns back to the Production Officer

• All-rounder tasks to support Events team and students as required

• This role requires standing for long periods of time, being present and engaged with your surroundings, and manual handing/ physical tasks such as lifting weights

Your Expertise (Need to Have)

• Experience in customer service, ideally in events
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in fast-paced settings
• High level of communications skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to forge strong relationships within the team and amongst student representatives
• Excellent organisational skills demonstrating the ability to prioritise, problem solve, and plan efficiently
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• An understanding of university student’s needs
• Proven ability to work within a team
• Have a current Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain one before commencing work

Bonus Points (Nice to Have)

• Work experience within festivals and/or; in education/student/community events and/or; in bars, markets, or a hospitality setting and/or; in FOH roles within theatres, cinemas, museums, etc.
• RSA/Safe Food Handling/First Aid Certificates
• Drivers Licence
• Understanding of, and commitment to, principles of student unionism.

Why Join UMSU?

This is more than a job – it's a chance to positively impact the lives of students. At UMSU, you'll be part of a diverse team, working together to foster a thriving, inclusive student community. We value creativity, diversity, and the powerful voice of students in shaping our future.

What’s on Offer

• This is a casual role, with a HEW 1 pay classification, equating to a base of $33.73/hr, plus 12% superannuation
• A cause driven workplace with an eclectic culture and flexible approach to our work

Additional information

Please note, all applicants will require to hold or obtain a valid Employee working with children check and provide verification of unrestricted working rights in Australia.

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please contact us at [email protected], using the subject line: Events enquiry via EthicalJobs.

next steps

If you're excited about supporting student success at the University of Melbourne and have the expertise we're looking for, we want to hear from you!

To find out more information about this position, please refer to the position description found here (or in the attachment below).

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

UMSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, women, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

UMSU acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Owners of the land where we operate. We pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past, present, and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.

UMSU reserves the right to withdraw this position at any stage of the recruitment process.