Senior Events Casual

Join UMSU as a Senior Events Casual! 🎉

🚀 Position: Senior Events Casual
🌐 Division: Arts & Culture
📅 Employment Status: Casual
💼 Classification Level: HEW3.1 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

Senior Event Casuals are responsible for working with the Events team (including events casuals), student representatives, and other UMSU departments to assist in the creation of engaging and enriching community events. Senior 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 Senior 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. Senior Event Casuals take on a leadership role within the casual team, can work without supervision, and correctly interpret site maps, run sheets, and other event documentation to deliver events. They are entrusted with running complicated events with multiple stake holders, risk factors, and large audiences with the support and direction of the Events Production Officer and Events Coordinator.

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:

Collaborate with UMSU Staff, student representatives, volunteers, contractors, stakeholders, and the University of Melbourne to help create vibrant community events
Supervise and participate in preparation tasks in the lead up to organisational events such as packing, organising, cleaning, and equipment maintenance
Attend briefings of the logistics, infrastructure, risk management, and programming of events where the Senior Event Casual will lead and supervise staff and activities
Brief other event casuals and volunteers with the logistics, infrastructure, risk management, and programming of events
Supervise and participate on the ground during events and in the lead up where required
Supervise and participate in the setting up and packing down of infrastructure such as marquees, signage, and decor
Deliver events while adhering to OH&S and compliance standards and report feedback back to the Production Officer
Monitor and manage potential hazards or safety issues, assist patrons to follow event guidelines, directing foot and vehicle traffic, report risk concerns back to the Production Officer
Complete 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)

Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in events, festivals, or a comparable environment
Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and brief a team (including volunteers or junior staff) in a live event context
Proven capacity to work autonomously, interpret run sheets and site maps, and manage competing priorities under pressure
Strong communication, problem-solving, and risk awareness skills, with a commitment to OH&S compliance
A valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)
A current First Aid Certificate (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 certification.
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 $38.85, 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.

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.