Why work with us?

• Sydney Royal Easter Show complimentary tickets and meals
• Staff draws to win tickets to Sydney Showground events
• 15% Staff discount at onsite cafe 'Uptown Charlies'
• Staff engagement events & wellness programs

Why will you enjoy this role...

The purpose of this position is to safely perform and assist in building maintenance and event operations for the Small Livestock (Sheep, Poultry or Pig & Goat) sections of the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show. The Sydney Royal Easter Show is the largest annual ticketed event staged in the Southern Hemisphere and we are currently looking for Pavilion Labourers to join the team for a short period of time.

You will be responsible for the delivery of a range of duties including, but not limited to:

• Monitor animal husbandry in the Pavilion
• Liaising with all relevant exhibitors 
• Assist with pavilion set-up
• Provide assistance to the relevant RAS Staff, Committee and Officials when required
• Assist with the bump in and bump out of exhibits
• Operation of building services, plant and equipment as necessary.
• Prepare pens for Exhibitor Arrival
• Aid in crowd management and patron liaison
• Opening and Closing of Pavilions
• Other duties as may reasonably be given

This role is a short-term casual role during April 2025 and will require you to work the 2025
Sydney Royal Easter Show period (11 to 22 April 2025).

The hours for this role will be as rostered, with a significant level of flexibility required during the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Weekend work is essential for this role and additional hours may be necessary based on demand.

In this role, no two days are the same and require you to be quick on your feet and manage
multiple tasks at once. Flexibility and availability during the Show period is paramount in this
role!

Desirable qualifications, experience and skills:

• Australian Forklift License
• Experience with animal husbandry and handling
• Able to communicate effectively
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work long hours and to tight deadlines
• Flexibility
• WHS training
• Event experience

• Working with children check (required)

Experience

• Experience in event building set-up
• Experience working with Poultry
• Prior Sydney Royal Easter Show experience (desirable) 

You will be successful in this role if you can:

• Listen, consult others and communicate proactively
• Identify priorities for achieving objectives
• Coordinate different tasks at the same time
• Work productively in a high-pressure environment
• Take initiative, act with confidence, and work under own direction
• Appropriately follow instructions as directed
• Demonstrate honesty and high standards of quality and ethical performance
• Adapt to the team and build and maintain team spirit
• Motivate self and others
• Act with integrity take responsibility for actions, projects and plans
• Maintain good relationships across various organizational levels
• Set an example for staff and colleagues in areas of personal character, commitment,
  organisational skills and work habits.
• Embody our RAS Values
• Legally entitled to live & work in Australia.
• Be willing to undertake a police clearance check if required

About us…

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) manages the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Royal competitions, the RAS Foundation, Australasian Animal Registry and the Sydney Showground. The RAS provides a fantastic range of job opportunities across multiple business areas and brands. From finance, assets, marketing, education & agricultural development, to a range of hospitality roles. No matter what your professional background or experience, we have a team-member position suited to you.

RAS is an equal opportunity employer that respects and values the contribution and diversity of all our people. Our success depends on strong individual commitment and our ability to work as a team.

Our Values

Respect | Ownership | Achievement | Honouring our Past | Embracing our Future

How to Apply…

Please complete the requested work history & education information on the application page.
(You are welcome to attach any certificates or licences in the education section). This is to assist
us in assessing your suitability for this role.

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No recruitment agencies please

We thank you for your interest in the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW and Sydney Showground
and look forward to receiving your application