Assistant Venue Manager (Sydney)

At Cliftons, we create remarkable experiences through contemporary event venues, hospitality and event delivery. Every day, organisations trust us to bring their most important meetings, training programs, conferences, exams and events to life.

As an Assistant Venue Manager in our Sydney venues, you'll play an important role in delivering exceptional corporate events. Working alongside the Venue Manager, you'll help coordinate day-to-day venue operations, support a collaborative team and create seamless experiences for our clients. 

If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued and your contributions make a difference; if you enjoy variety, building relationships and finding practical solutions, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Why You'll Be Excited About This Role

This role offers the opportunity to broaden your skills, grow your career and gain experience across every aspect of operating a premium corporate events venue. From event operations and front-of-house coordination to catering, client service and commercial operations, you'll develop a well-rounded skill set while being supported by an experienced Venue Manager.

Success in this role comes from thinking ahead, staying organised and keeping multiple priorities moving in a fast-paced environment. You'll enjoy balancing different priorities, improving the client experience and working with a team that shares knowledge, supports one another and celebrates success together.

How This Will Transform Your Career

As an Assistant Venue Manager, you'll receive ongoing on-the-job training, coaching and access to LinkedIn Learning, allowing you to continue building your skills throughout your career.

Our Sydney team is collaborative, approachable and genuinely supportive. Leaders encourage new ideas, value different perspectives and create an environment where asking questions and sharing knowledge is part of everyday work. Along with a welcoming culture, you'll enjoy:

• All Roles Flex, helping you balance work and life in a way that works for you and your team.
• Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team success.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ongoing learning through on-the-job development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Great Discounts: Make your pay go further with our employee discounts program.

What You'll Be Doing

Working closely with the Venue Manager of two busy Sydney venues, you'll help ensure every event runs smoothly while maintaining the high standards our clients expect.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting in overseeing venue operations and ensuring venue presentation, facilities, maintenance, and workplace safety standards are maintained
• Coordinating front-of-house and catering operations to deliver exceptional client experiences
• Supporting, coaching and guiding team members throughout event delivery
• Helping manage rostering, resources and operational budgets
• Responding to client enquiries and resolving event-day challenges with a calm, solutions-focused approach.

What Type of Person Will Be Successful in This Role

You'll enjoy working with people, staying organised and finding practical solutions. You're someone who communicates well, remains calm under pressure and enjoys contributing to a team where everyone works together to deliver outstanding experiences.

You'll also bring:

• Experience in hospitality, events, conferencing, hotels or another customer-focused operational environment.
• Experience supporting or coordinating teams and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships
• A thoughtful approach to planning, problem-solving and customer service.

If you don't meet every requirement but believe your experience and transferable skills would help you succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Ready to join us?

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact while building a rewarding career in corporate events, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us:

• Your CV
• A brief cover letter