• Flexible location
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 4 $76,967 - $81,585 + 17% Superannuation

As the Assistant, Venues, you will:

• Assist in the delivery of effective and efficient services to clients, ensuring that client experiences exceed expectations and compliments the venue.
• Provide general administrative support to the commercial hire and use of venues across various campuses, including but not limited to preparing quotations and coordinating contractor inductions in line with University policies and relevant legislation.
• Ensure a high-level of customer service, adhere to all quality requirements, and participate in reviews of work practices to identify opportunities.
• Engage in process improvement activities and adopt new ideas to promote the venue.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with staff, students, and external clients, suppliers, and contractors at all levels.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of an Associate Diploma level qualifications with relevant work experience or a certificate level qualification with post-certificate relevant work experience; or
• Completion of a post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant and on the job training; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Knowledge of the event industry, suppliers, and systems

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jess Holmes (Specialist, Conferences & Venues) on j.holmes@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Assistant, Venues - HEW 4_PD.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 12 October 2025.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.