About MRBTA
The Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association (MRBTA) is a self-funded, not-for-profit, incorporated association with over 50 years' experience in supporting the Margaret River Region to thrive through tourism.
Our diverse team of over 150 employees is spread across the precious patch of earth between Busselton and Augusta.
We share a common passion for the region, and we are driven by a vision to produce outcomes from tourism which make it a better place to live, work and visit.
Our vision is supported by a unique organisational structure which allows us to perform the functions of both:
Australia's largest Local Tourism Organisation (LTO): Performed by our Tourism Division, which seeks to develop a robust tourism industry through considered destination management, contemporary marketing and visitor servicing, incisive industry capacity and capability building, and influential advocacy.
Capes Foundation: This Division seeks to sustain and share our region's rich setting, history and culture at the eight sites entrusted in our care – Ngilgi, Lake, Mammoth & Jewel caves, Cape Naturaliste & Cape Leeuwin lighthouses, Capes Raptor Centre and Forest Adventures – and by working collaboratively with partners on regional initiatives.
About the Role
If you enjoy undertaking manual work with a stunning view and ocean breeze, as well as working alongside our amazing team of volunteers, then this job is for you!
The Cruise Event Set Up Coordinator will be responsible for setting up and packing down of the welcome marquee (and other ad hoc duties) throughout our cruise ship season and require flexibility to work when the ships are scheduled to arrive, working approximately 4 – 5 hours each shift, split between the morning set up and afternoon pack down.
We will welcome 16 ships in the 2025/26 cruise season between 14 October 2025 to 1 April 2026.
If you are looking for extra income or are semi-retired, we would love to hear from you!
Liaising with the Visitor Services Manager/Assistant Manager and Cruise Administrator, the responsibilities of this position includes setting up and packing down the welcome marquee with all relevant items and equipment, as well as ad hoc duties such as cleaning and maintaining equipment.
Cruise days will include weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you must:
Be available as per the cruise arrivals schedule which includes early mornings, late afternoons, weekends and public holiday
Have a positive and friendly attitude and personality, as this position works closely with stakeholders, members of the public, MRBTA staff and our cruise volunteers
Be able to complete tasks which are physically demanding, with some heavy lifting required
Possess a valid C Class drivers' licence and be comfortable and confident to manoeuvre a trailer
How to apply
Please call the Visitor Services Assistant Manager Helen on (08) 9780 5911 for a chat.
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📌 Cruise Event Setup Coordinator
🏢 Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association
📍 Busselton