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Functions & Hospitality Coordinator Jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Title: Functions & Hospitality Coordinator
Company: Melbourne Cricket Ground
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) has the dual responsibilities of managing the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and being a private club, providing service and value to a 160,000 strong membership base that also has 13 different sports represented under the club’s banner.
Our purpose is to move Australia through the transformative power of live sport, entertainment and culture. Our values underpin how we operate and what we stand for as an organisation. This includes playing as a team, striving to inspire, and showing respect always.
The Club Services & Heritage department at the MCC is responsible for providing a high quality of service to the Melbourne Cricket Club members as well as patrons of the MCG.
With our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to our members, patrons and guests that attend MCC events / functions, a full-time role has become available in the Club Services, Sport & Heritage department – Functions & Experience team for a Functions & Hospitality Coordinator.
Reporting to the Functions & Experience Manager, the Functions & Hospitality Coordinator’s main responsibilities are (however not limited to):
- Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of club functions, inclusive of match day experiences, ensuring a consistently positive experience for all members and guests.
- Drive operational excellence across all functions through disciplined budget management, structured delivery processes, and effective coordination of internal and external stakeholders.
- Bring a creative approach to all functions and events.
- Liaise with key stakeholders, inclusive of entertainment, AV and catering
- Positively influence both the development and implementation of the Club Life strategy.
To be considered for this position you will need to be to an experienced functions & hospitality leader with a genuine service-oriented style & customer focus and have professional personal impact and presentation skills. An ability to build positive and collaborative stakeholder relationships at all levels both internally and externally through partnership and understanding of customer’s needs is essential.
You will have also a creative approach in your work, with a real eye for detail, and a passion for identifying opportunities to continuously improve delivery of functions & experiences.
In addition, to be successful in this role, you will have:
- Considerable experience in service based or hospitality industry or sporting industry
- Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook and customer database exposure
- Sound financial skills in budgeting and event/function reconciliation.
- Highly developed communication and negotiation skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent time management, organisational, interpersonal and administrative skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
The successful incumbent must also be prepared to assist in event execution and stage management which will involve working outside normal business hours, weekends and public holidays.
For a more detailed description of the role, please view the position description found here.
If your experience and skills align with the role and you enjoy delivering excellent service for an iconic organisation, we would welcome your application. To apply, please submit your current resume and cover letter and complete the questionnaire via the “Apply” tab on this page.
Applications close 15 May 2026.
Please note shortlisting may commence prior to advertisement closing.
This role is subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including National and International Police Checks, Right to Work in Australia, and a current Victorian Working with Children Check.
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Inclusion Matters
The Melbourne Cricket Club is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment at the MCG. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people of different genders, ages, cultural backgrounds, First Nations peoples, people with disability, and people of all religions and sexual orientations. We aim to ensure that the recruitment and candidate experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.
If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process (including alternate formats of the application form) or have an enquiry about available support, please email [email protected] or call 03 9657 8888.
The MCC is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, including children and young people, and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To read more about our commitment, please visit this link.
MCC Values
To read more about the MCC’s Values, please follow the link found here.
