Geelong’s convention centre begins hunt for 100 hospitality and event staff

GEELONG’S new $450 million convention centre is looking for more than 100 people to staff the venue as it enters its final countdown to opening.

The Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is set to open in July and has started a recruitment drive to fill the roles needed for its first season of events.

Member for Western Victoria Region Gayle Tierney said the centre would serve as a vital engine for the regional labour market.

“Nyaal Banyul will be a major local employer, creating work in events and hospitality,” she said. “These opportunities will help more locals find meaningful roles close to home.”

More than 50 hospitality positions are available for chefs, stewards, and food and beverage attendants, alongside roles for audiovisual technicians, logistics operators and customer service staff.

Nyaal Banyal general manager Rick Aylett said the project aimed to provide career pathways for people in the region.

“One of our main objectives as a new major venue has always been to create significant job opportunities for the Geelong community,” he said.

The hiring phase marks the first large scale intake of casual staff for the facility.

Once the centre is fully operational, it is expected to support more than 40 permanent roles and 200 casual positions.

Successful candidates will begin by working on test events and operational trials held before the doors officially open to the public.

The venue has already secured bookings for more than 50 events.