Assistant, Hospitality

Apply now Job no: Work type: Full-time Location: Geelong – Waurn Ponds Categories: Hospitality Benefits for working with us At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you’re working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life. As a Hospitality Assistant, you will: Provide operational activities and high-end customer services, ensuring that guest experiences exceed expectations and compliments the venue. Assist with administration of event planning and preparation. Establish and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including staff, corporate partners, suppliers, contractors, clients, and visitors. Contribute to engaging clients and developing strong, collaborative working relationships. Ensure a high-level of customer service, adhere to all quality requirements and participate in reviews of work practices to identify opportunities for improvement, implement best practices, and ensure continuous enhancement of service delivery. To be successful, you’ll have: Completion of an Associate Diploma level qualifications with relevant work experience or a certificate level qualification with post-certificate relevant work experience Completion of a post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant and on the job training; or An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Experienced knowledge of food, produce and service cultures. Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification. Special Requirements: This position requires the incumbent to work outside business hours. This position is a flexible ordinary hours span position which offers additional loadings to salary as per clause 43.3 of Deakin’s Enterprise Agreement. This position requires the incumbent to hold a current Working with Children Check. Here’s how to apply: Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience. For a copy of the position description, please see below: Applications for this position close on Wednesay 10th of December. Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community. We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success. We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders. Advertised: 26 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 10 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr