About VenuesWest

VenuesWest enriches the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone. Our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

VenuesWest recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, where all employees feel welcome, accepted and safe to be their true self, and who are celebrated for their contribution and abilities.

We value the unique perspectives and skills that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of diverse genders and sexualities, and women in management bring to the workplace and community and want to support equality for these groups of peoples. We aim to achieve this through increasing workforce representation. People from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and identify themselves through the application questions. Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) for measures to achieve equality will apply to this process.

If you have any accessibility requirements, including adjustments to the recruitment process, workplace adjustments, or documentation in alternative formats, please contact our People & Culture team on (08) 9441 8301 or email [email protected].

About the Role

The Catering Operations Supervisor manages the operations of large-scale catering functions and events, focusing on event delivery, staff training, staff retention and developing the operational capacity of the catering department. Reporting to the Catering Operations Manager, the role ensures best practice results in cost effective management and control of catering operations.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity working on events throughout Monday to Friday with anchor tenants such as Perth Lynx Basketball, Eternal MMA, Live Nation concerts and many others. Availability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends is required where shift loading applies.

Whilst the position will be based at Perth High Performance Centre in Mount Claremont, mobility may be required between our portfolio of venues. Our other venues include, Arena Joondalup, Bendat Basketball Centre, Western Australia Athletics Stadium, SpeedDome, and Champion Lakes Regatta Centre.

What We Offer

The benefits of working with VenuesWest:

Free on-site parking

Free membership to our gym and aquatic centres with discounted personal training, access to staff fitness classes and discounts on kid’s programs

A generous Reward and Recognition Program, including opportunity for free tickets to a range of sports and entertainment events

Ability to achieve work/life balance, including flexible and hybrid work arrangements and a family friendly work environment

A fantastic social club and culture program with regular activities

A generous wellbeing program including seated massages, annual Flu Vaccinations & Skin Checks, Corporate Health Insurance discounts, access to free counselling for employees and their immediate family through EAP, optical reimbursement for office-based employees*

A comprehensive learning and development program

Payment for re-qualification for essential qualifications and certifications

Generous leave entitlements including: four weeks annual leave, three additional public service holidays*, long service leave after seven years*, cultural ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, disability leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave*, and paid partner leave, opportunity to purchase leave and access to salary packaging arrangements

12% superannuation

*Conditions apply

About the Person

The successful candidate will have strong experience working in a catering event environment with operational experience in the delivery of large-scale events from start to finish. This includes staff training and retention and ensuring cost effective management and control of catering operations.

For any further job-related information please contact Jonathan Kemble on 9441 8324 or [email protected]

For information on VenuesWest please visit www.venueswest.wa.gov.au.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, you must provide:

A copy of your current CV

A cover letter detailing your skills and experience which demonstrate how you meet the following essential capability in the context of this position:

Previous demonstrated experience in managing operations within a catering event environment

Strong operational experience with delivery large scale events from start to finish.

Ability to identify innovative ways to improve customer satisfaction and experience through catering service and systems

Experience as an Approved Manager.

Managing a variety catering staff to maintain a high service standard for all events

Evidence of your right to work in Australia – Australian Birth Certificate; Australian Citizenship Certificate; or passport

The Job Description attached provides a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.

Please apply via the Jobs WA Board www.jobs.wa.gov.au and follow the instructions on the advert. Please search position number 05206.

Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or proforma applications will be accepted.

For application assistance please contact People and Culture on (08) 9441 8301.

Employment Screening

To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:

Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract

National Police Clearance (Note: having a conviction will not necessarily preclude you from employment. For more information on how convictions are considered, please see the attached information sheet)

Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.

Future Appointments

Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for similar vacancies pursuant to the Commission’s Instructions No.2 and No.39.