ECU Guild Event Support Casuals Wanted for 2025 and Beyond!

About us

The Edith Cowan University Student Guild is the representative body for the student community at Edith Cowan University. We are dedicated to enhancing the student experience through the provision of services, events, and advocacy. As a key part of the university ecosystem, we play a vital role in fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus community.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

Selected candidates will go into a pool of available casuals. The work is available on an “as required” basis and regular shifts do not apply.

Event support casuals will be required to assist with the facilitation of a number of events including; Orientation Sessions, Guild Fair, various club events and BBQs in a small service friendly team, in a great working environment.

Duties include, but are not limited to;

• Assist in maintaining a high level of student involvement and customer service in any event or function.
• Be available during normal academic hours and/or after hours and on weekends to assist the Activities Officer with set up and pack down of event space, shows, BBQ’s, and functions.
• Maintain a high level of customer service, personal presentation in both behaviour and actions, as a representative of the Student Guild.
• Set up of marquees, trestle tables, chairs, sound equipment, staging, lighting, signage and any other equipment as required.
• Set up, turning on and use of BBQ’s and cleaning of BBQ’s, utensils, catering equipment and event area.
• Collection of catering, equipment and utensils from different venues.
• Ability to safely lift heavy items and equipment using safe manual handling techniques.
• Cooking, handling and distribution of food (including a variety of vegetarian, halal, kosher and different meats).
• Any other duties that may be deemed necessary, from time to time.

Training will be provided including:

• Manual Handling Course
• I’m Alert Food Safety Course

REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE 

Essential

• Current drivers licence, and ability to work between ECU campuses as required.
• Ability to lift safely heavy items and equipment using safe manual handling techniques.
• Have a current or able to obtain a Police clearance.
• Ability to complete training both online and in person as required.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Availability to work some early mornings, evenings, and on weekends when required.
• Must be over 18 years of age, due to nature of events.

Desirable

• First Aid certificate and RSA Certification.
• Experience in Event Support

Some online training is required for this role; you must be available to complete this upon successful application.

Current ECU Students are encouraged to apply. 

Residency Requirements: All candidates considered including international students

How to Apply

To apply, click here and attach your resume AND a cover letter addressing the criteria listed in the advertisement. (Applications that do not provide a cover letter specifically addressing the selection criteria will not be considered for shortlisting).

• Applications will not be considered from those requiring VISA sponsorship.
• Applications close Sunday January 12th, 2025. We reserve the right to and close the applications early to not recruit from this pool of applicants.
• Late applications will not be considered nor will applications submitted through any other unauthorised platform.

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