Hosting the 2006 Commonwealth Games will generate many opportunities for Victoria's cultural and recreation sectors. Increased tourism and a $12 million cultural program will mean strong demand for arts venue and event staff.
Ready Event Go! has been developed by the Victorian Government to help businesses in both sectors take advantage of the employment opportunities created by the Commonwealth Games.
The Office of Commonwealth Games Coordination has asked Verve - knowledge & skills in partnership with the Recreation Industry Training Company to manage the Ready Event Go! traineeship promotion.
Ready Event Go! will help create a competent and motivated workforce to build on Victoria's reputation for major events for the Commonwealth Games and beyond.
- About Ready Event Go!
- What positions does Ready Event Go! offer?
- What is a trainee?
- How do I get more information?
- Ready Event Go! brochure (PDF)
About Ready Event Go!
Ready Event Go! provides entry-level traineeships in Commonwealth Games-related organisations for young people aged 15–24.
Ready Event Go! provides employers with:
- direct access to motivated young people seeking Commonwealth Games-related traineeships
- advice on accessing available traineeship subsidies
- the chance to build an inspired and event experienced workforce.
Ready Event Go! provides young people with:
- on-the-job training
- a nationally accredited qualification
- a head start in two of Victoria's most vibrant industries.
What positions does Ready Event Go! offer?
Ready Event Go! offers traineeships in sport and recreation and arts administration. All training is nationally accredited and includes Certificate levels II, III and IV in Sports and Recreation, and Certificate level III and IV in Arts Administration.
Opportunities in sport and recreation include:
- Administration Assistants
- Memberships Officers
- Function Assistants
- Activities Officers
- Customer Service Officers
- Team Leaders
- Sports Events Coordinators
- Marketing Officers
- Trainee Sports Development Officers
- Sports Development Officers.
Opportunities in arts administration include:
- Marketing Assistants
- Events Assistants
- Administration Officers
- Venue Attendants
- Project Managers
- Event Coordinators
- Marketing Managers
- Office Managers.
What is a trainee?
As the name suggests, trainees are employees who are provided with on-the-job training to gain valuable work experience and industry knowledge. Trainees are employed on a full-time or part-time basis while acquiring nationally recognised qualifications. Trainees are paid in accordance with the National Training Wage award, allowing for time spent training. Employers of trainees can often benefit from exemptions on payroll tax and workers compensation.
How do I get more information?
If you are an employer and would like more details on Ready Event Go!, call Verve on (03) 9614 5566 or download a copy of the brochure.
If you are a young person, either register online for a potential traineeship or call 1300 792 285*.
*Local call costs apply from landline telephones only. Service not available from mobile telephones.