Casual Event Supervisor

Join us and play a key role in delivering exceptional events across our iconic and historically significant properties. This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for events with a commitment to heritage conservation, customer service, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What the opportunity is:

Employment with Museums of History NSW.

Clerk Grade 3/4. Remuneration package includes salary ($46.36 - $50.76 per hour), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Casual employment.

The role will work across Sydney.

What we do
Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital recordkeeping services and expert staff.

We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.

These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.

We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.

Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).

What you'll do with us:
This role will implement event requirements and supervise commercial events, filming and photography activities across all MHNSW properties to provide a high level of customer service and satisfaction for all commercial clients.

For more information on the role, you are welcome to contact Rebecca Simeon, A/ Manager, Venue Services & Events, via 02 8239 2493.

Click here for the role description including the capabilities required for this role.

What you need to do to apply
To apply you will need to submit the following:

A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role.

A current resume listing two referees, and

Respond to the 2 targeted questions (no more than 300 words per answer). Your responses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during your application and not included in the covering letter.

What you need to tell us - Targeted questions:

1. Describe the different style of events you have been involved with; what was your role and how did you ensure a seamless event and client / guest satisfaction. (300 words maximum)
2. Describe an instance when you were supervising an event and dealt with an unexpected issue. How did you resolve the situation and what actions did you take to ensure the client was satisfied with the outcome? (300 words maximum)

Essential requirements of the role:

Possess a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualification.

Experience in supervising events with a delicate and fragile heritage environment.

Experience in client management and food and beverage operations.

Ability to manage lifting, carrying, standing, kneeling and moving around heritage sites both internal and external environments.

Current First Aid Certificate.

Current NSW Driver’s Licence.

Ability to work hospitality hours (after hours, weekends and nights).

Willingness to work across and ability to travel to multiple work locations

Also note:

For additional resources to help prepare your application and understanding of the process please refer to Applying for a job.

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks. If you are a person who requires adjustment and would like to request assistance, please contact [email protected].

For technical support with your application please contact [email protected] for assistance.

To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Submit your application before the closing date: 10am Wednesday 20 August 2025.

Diversity and Flexible Working
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

If you are a First Nations applicant who would like to have a yarn about the role, or require additional support, please contact Hayden Walsh our Senior Advisor First Nations Employment & Engagement on 02 8239 2281 or via [email protected].

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.