Coordinator Cultural Venues

Wyndham City is looking for a Coordinator Cultural Venues to lead venue operations, hospitality services and event delivery across sites.

About the role

As a member of the Arts Events and Cultural Venues Department, this position is required to lead the operations and ongoing development of Wyndham City Council’s cultural venues. The Coordinator Cultural Venues plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, accessible and sustainable venue, hospitality and event services that support Council’s strategic priorities and contribute to the local creative and visitor economy. Reporting to the Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing venue operations, hospitality services and event delivery across multiple sites. This role involves managing a multidisciplinary team and driving service excellence through strong leadership, continuous improvement and effective stakeholder engagement. You will lead the development and implementation of operational policies, improve service integration across facilities and identify new business opportunities to strengthen financial sustainability and revenue growth. The role also contributes to business planning, performance reporting and supports the delivery of capital works and infrastructure projects. This position sits within a collaborative and fast-paced team environment, leading a diverse workforce and working closely with internal departments, community groups and external partners. You will foster a positive, high performing culture and support staff through coaching, development and change. Flexibility is supported, with hybrid working arrangements available where operationally appropriate. The role requires occasional evening, weekend and public holiday work to support events and venue operations. Travel between Wyndham sites is required.

What your day will look like

• Leading day-to-day venue operations, hospitality services and event delivery
• Managing, mentoring and developing a multidisciplinary team
• Planning and delivering functions, events and community programs
• Identifying and implementing service improvements and operational efficiencies
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, community groups and external partners

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualification in hospitality management, business administration or a related field, or extensive relevant experience
• Significant experience in venue operations, event delivery and hospitality services
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to build, coach and manage high-performing teams
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, including experience identifying revenue opportunities and improving financial performance
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities. By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared. Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong. Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Thursday, 14 May 2026.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Amy Knight, Manager Arts Events & Cultural Venues on 0475 431 204.