Venue Manager

Summary

Join Fever, a leading global live-entertainment discovery tech platform, as a Venue Manager and contribute to democratizing access to culture and entertainment. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the venue, ensuring compliance with regulations, coordinating maintenance activities, and managing venue-related services. You will also be the point of contact for partners renting the venue and support the procurement team during sourcing phases. This role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience in managing venues and/or warehouses, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach. Fever offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, superannuation, a 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences, and a great work environment with a young, international team.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in managing venues and/or warehouses including legislation relating to these, ideally hosting events in such buildings
• You'll have strong communication skills and a proven track record of building positive working relationships
• Excellent face-to-face communication skills
• Highly organized and efficient. Time management skills are key
• A problem-solver with the ability to think strategically and efficiently when faced with issues on-site
• Collaborative approach and willing to get hands dirty and work on all required tasks
• Domestic travel likely to be required

Responsibilities

• Manage the venues operationally day to day including managing keys, security, cleaning, waste contractors
• Maintain venue documentation and records up to date (incl. tech specs)
• Ensure compliance with venue management plan and other requirement from the occupancy permit and Development Application
• Coordinate with trades and other suppliers for planned maintenance activities (e.g. fire systems)
• Coordinate corrective maintenance of the venue (when something is broken, etc.)
• Be the PoC for partners renting the venue, and perform onboarding for hirers
• Source venue-related services including utilities, broadband, cleaning for common areas, replenishment of consumables, waste management, and other preventive maintenance
• Process venue-related invoices and follow-up through to on time payment, and allocation to the right projects/ P&L/ partner for pass through costs (e.g. electricity)
• Keep track of venue P&L including costs (OPEX, CAPEX) and revenues (rent from project/ other hiring, grants, other)
• Log and capture use of venue consumables (bathrooms, light globes etc) and provide forecast of costs to project management
• Ensure compliance with liquor licenses requirements, and renew liquor license on time every year/ relevant period
• Storage facilities support Be the PoC for storage spaces in Australia
• Process storage-related invoices and follow-up through to on time payment, and allocation to the right projects/ P&L/ partner
• Support procurement team during sourcing phase of storage spaces (e.g. inspections, etc.)
• Support inventory management and processes
• Manage plant, machinery and truck access for successful delivery and collection to site

Preferred Qualifications

Strong academic background is a plus

Benefits

• Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
• 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
• Superannuation
• Health insurance
• Work in a location in the heart of the city with possible travel across our markets
• Home office friendly
• Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth
• Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with!