Event services , Food and beverage attendant
Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club

BGR are offering 2 hospitality WEX placements per term.
If you’re interested in hospitality or events this is a great placement for you to gain real workplace experience in the industry!
Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club (BGRC) operates The Ballarat Function Centre which is utilised by the Ballarat Community for Weddings, Fundraisers, Presentations, Balls, Corporate events and Funerals. With a capacity of up to 450 seated guests and a highly adaptable space, we can tailor and decorate our rooms for almost any type of event. Only 10 minutes from the Ballarat CBD, and with ample parking available, the Ballarat Function Centre has a fully functioning bar and catering kitchen suitable for small and large events.
This is a great placement opportunity to try a broad range of experiences across different aspects of this diverse business and provides the necessary skills for students to understand employer expectations. You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive organisation, learn from passionate professionals and develop self-confidence, communication, and job ready skills.

Skills You Might Learn

General employability skills including:
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Initiative and enterprise
• Planning and organising
Students may have the opportunity to learn a range of industry specific skills relating to their studies such as:
• Hands-on practical experience
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
• Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
• Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will be required to observe and assist with day-to-day activities and may undertake the following:
• Assisting in taking bookings and walkthroughs
• Assisting in the organisation of events
• Assist with functions, events or conferences.
• Set up events spaces / rooms.
• Stocktake and restocking.
• Resetting event space
• Clearing tables
Student Requirements
Student must be willing to learn and develop new skills, be hardworking, reliable and have good communication skills. Students are also expected to be able to follow instructions, ask questions when needed to ensure understanding, and pay attention. The student will be required to maintain safe practice at all times.

Student Requirements

As functions are conducted at various times of the day and week, students will need to be flexible with their availability. Your work hours will be provided upon your placement confirmation.
Students are required to conduct an informal interview on the site prior to being approved.

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to wear smart casual clothing, with black work pants required if assisting as part of a function.

Special Transport Requirements

The student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) is responsible for the student’s transport to and from the workplace.