Events Casual

🎉 Join UMSU as an Events Casual! 🎉

🚀 Position: Events Casual
🌐 Division: Arts & Culture
📅 Employment Status: Casual
💼 Classification Level: HEW1.1 plus 12% superannuation
📍 Location: University of Melbourne, Parkville
🗓️ Start Date: ASAP

About The University of Melbourne Student Union Inc (UMSU)

The University of Melbourne Student Union Inc (UMSU) is a dynamic, for-purpose incorporated association, serving as the representative body for all students at the University of Melbourne. Structured around student control of student affairs, UMSU is governed by an elected Students’ Council and twelve student departments, chosen by and from the student body.

Located in the heart of the University of Melbourne’s award-winning student precinct, UMSU is a vibrant, creative, and diverse social justice organization committed to representing and supporting University of Melbourne students. Our vast arts and culture programs for emerging student artists are run in a state-of-the-art theatre, a professional art gallery, the iconic Rowden White Library and the Ida Bar – the only student bar on campus.

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.

How to Apply?

To find out more information about this position, please View the position description here.

All applications should include:

A cover letter responding to the key selection criteria (maximum 2 pages of text)
A brief CV highlighting relevant experience, and
The names and contact details of 3 professional referees.

Applications for this position close at Midnight Sunday, 24 May 2026 and should be submitted via the Recruitment Form

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 recruitment@union.unimelb.edu.au

Key Accountabilities

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 a customer-facing role, such as events, hospitality, markets, or a similar fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to follow direction, use initiative, and adapt quickly in dynamic, on-the-ground settings
High attention to detail, good time management, and a physically capable and reliable approach to manual tasks (e.g. lifting, extended periods of standing)
A valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)

Bonus Points (Nice to Have)

Experience in major events, festivals, community and/or student events, or FOH roles
RSA, Safe Food Handling, and/or First Aid Certificate
Driver's licence
Familiarity with the 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 position with an hourly rate of $34.86, plus 12% superannuation.
A cause driven workplace with an eclectic culture and flexible approach to our work

Additional information

Please note, all applicants will be require to hold or obtain a valid Employee Working with Children check, National Police Check and provide verification of unrestricted working rights in Australia.

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.