At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

About Darebin City Council
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre is the public art gallery for the City of Darebin, hosting contemporary visual arts and craft exhibitions and an onsite café set in a heritage mansion and gardens. This role forms part of the Operations team that is responsible for all venue operation and front of house support for Bundoora Homestead Art Centre. Members of this team are the first point of contact for all patrons, hirers and visitors to the venue.

• Greet customers at the gallery reception area and provide informed and accessible information about current exhibitions and events
• Prepare and serve snacks and drinks to customers in the Homestead Café
• Assist with delivery of community workshops and events
• Assist the team with general administration support
• Provide friendly, focussed and inclusive customer service to patrons and users of Bundoora Homestead Art Centre

Skills & Experience
• At least one year’s experience in face-to-face customer service, cash handling and food and beverage operations.
• Experience and/or strong interest in an arts or cultural facility
• Experience in operating espresso machines and excellent barista skills
• Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate
• A current Working with Children Card

Culture
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

• Access to secure on-site bicycle parking, car parking and a range of conveniently located public transport options
• Career development, training opportunities
• Creative, open-minded and inspiring workplace
• Supportive and positive work environment

How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Krystal Parrella on 9496 1060 for a confidential discussion or email [email protected].

Applications close on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 11.30pm.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.