Job Description
Unique Attractions Pty Ltd is a national provider of large-scale event infrastructure including big tops, clearspan tents, marquees, staging, seating banks and temporary structures. We are seeking an experienced and reliable Equipment Hire Manager to oversee our equipment hire operations from our Gisborne VIC depot.
This is a hands-on, physically demanding, travel-heavy role involving long hours during peak periods, work in all weather conditions, and significant responsibility for coordinating equipment, supervising crews and delivering high-pressure event builds across Australia.
This role is not suitable for someone seeking a standard Monday–Friday job.
About the Role
The Equipment Hire Manager is responsible for the hire, preparation, dispatch, installation and return of all event infrastructure equipment. The role involves supervising installation crews, interpreting plans, maintaining equipment, coordinating logistics, managing yard operations, and travelling extensively to support installations at event sites.
This position involves:
Long and irregular hours during event periods
Early starts, late finishes and weekend work as required
Working outdoors in all weather conditions
Heavy lifting and manual labour
Frequent travel across Victoria and interstate, including overnight stays
Key Responsibilities
Oversee equipment hire operations, including yard organisation, stock control and maintenance
Travel to various sites to supervise and support equipment installations and pack-downs
Lead crews assembling tents, marquees, big tops, staging and temporary event structures
Read and interpret plans, site layouts and structural drawings
Coordinate bookings, equipment allocation, transport logistics and job scheduling
Ensure equipment safety checks, maintenance and compliance are carried out
Perform hands-on physical work including loading/unloading equipment and preparing gear
Liaise with clients, site supervisors and internal teams to ensure project requirements are met
Skills & Experience Required
Strong background in equipment hire, event infrastructure, staging, construction or similar
Experience supervising crews in event, staging, construction or rigging environments
Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work
Comfortable working long hours and travelling frequently
Strong logistical, organisational and planning skills
Ability to read and interpret installation plans or site drawings
Valid driver’s licence
Highly Regarded Experience (Preferred)
Experience with event infrastructure, such as:
Tents, marquees, clearspan structures or big tops
Staging systems, seating banks or temporary grandstands
Large temporary outdoor structures
Equipment hire operations in events or construction support
Supervising crews delivering complex on-site builds
This type of experience is highly valued due to the specialised and safety-critical nature of our work.
Role Challenges (Please Consider Before Applying)
Significant travel & nights away
Hard physical work outdoors
Early starts / late finishes / weekend work during events
High responsibility and fast-paced workloads
Regional base in Gisborne VIC
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $78,000.00 – $83,000.00 per year
Experience:
Event equipment hire: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
This is a hands-on, physically demanding, travel-heavy role involving long hours during peak periods, work in all weather conditions, and significant responsibility for coordinating equipment, supervising crews and delivering high-pressure event builds across Australia.
This role is not suitable for someone seeking a standard Monday–Friday job.
About the Role
The Equipment Hire Manager is responsible for the hire, preparation, dispatch, installation and return of all event infrastructure equipment. The role involves supervising installation crews, interpreting plans, maintaining equipment, coordinating logistics, managing yard operations, and travelling extensively to support installations at event sites.
This position involves:
Long and irregular hours during event periods
Early starts, late finishes and weekend work as required
Working outdoors in all weather conditions
Heavy lifting and manual labour
Frequent travel across Victoria and interstate, including overnight stays
Key Responsibilities
Oversee equipment hire operations, including yard organisation, stock control and maintenance
Travel to various sites to supervise and support equipment installations and pack-downs
Lead crews assembling tents, marquees, big tops, staging and temporary event structures
Read and interpret plans, site layouts and structural drawings
Coordinate bookings, equipment allocation, transport logistics and job scheduling
Ensure equipment safety checks, maintenance and compliance are carried out
Perform hands-on physical work including loading/unloading equipment and preparing gear
Liaise with clients, site supervisors and internal teams to ensure project requirements are met
Skills & Experience Required
Strong background in equipment hire, event infrastructure, staging, construction or similar
Experience supervising crews in event, staging, construction or rigging environments
Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work
Comfortable working long hours and travelling frequently
Strong logistical, organisational and planning skills
Ability to read and interpret installation plans or site drawings
Valid driver’s licence
Highly Regarded Experience (Preferred)
Experience with event infrastructure, such as:
Tents, marquees, clearspan structures or big tops
Staging systems, seating banks or temporary grandstands
Large temporary outdoor structures
Equipment hire operations in events or construction support
Supervising crews delivering complex on-site builds
This type of experience is highly valued due to the specialised and safety-critical nature of our work.
Role Challenges (Please Consider Before Applying)
Significant travel & nights away
Hard physical work outdoors
Early starts / late finishes / weekend work during events
High responsibility and fast-paced workloads
Regional base in Gisborne VIC
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $78,000.00 – $83,000.00 per year
Experience:
Event equipment hire: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Equipment Hire Manager – Events, Tents & Temporary Structures position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in Gisborne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.
