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Equipment Hire Manager Events, Tents & Temporary Structures Unique Attractions Pty Ltd is a national provider of largescale 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 handson, physically demanding, travelheavy role involving long hours during peak periods, work in all weather conditions, and significant responsibility for coordinating equipment, supervising crews and delivering highpressure event builds across Australia. This role is not suitable for someone seeking a standard MondayFriday 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 packdowns 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 handson 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 drivers licence (MR/HR highly regarded) 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 onsite builds This type of experience is highly valued due to the specialised and safetycritical 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 fastpaced workloads Regional base in Gisborne VIC How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr