- Lead the functions and events offering at a vibrant, community‑focused venue
- Own the role end‑to‑end — from bookings to buzz
- Drive growth and visibility with creative, results‑focused marketing
About us
Melton Country Club is proudly operated by the Essendon Football Club, one of Australia’s most iconic and respected sporting organisations. We embody the Club’s commitment to excellence, community, and connection, offering exceptional hospitality, entertainment, and event experiences to members and guests alike.
Melton Country Club, located in Melbourne’s west, celebrates its rich heritage through premium dining, welcoming social experiences, and versatile function spaces that bring people together. The Club offers a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere for dining, gaming, and community connection.
Together with Windy Hill Venue, our venues form an integral part of the Essendon Football Club’s broader vision – delivering outstanding service and memorable experiences both on and off the field.
About the role
The Functions & Marketing Manager at Melton Country Club is responsible for leading the planning, promotion, and delivery of functions and events, while driving marketing initiatives that increase venue visibility, engagement, and revenue.
In this role, you will manage the end-to-end coordination of functions and events – from initial enquiry and site tours through to tailored proposals, delivery, and post-event follow up – acting as the primary point of contact for function clients and ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience. Working closely with venue operations and hospitality teams, you will oversee event preparation and on‑the‑day delivery to ensure every function is executed to a high standard and aligned with brand and organisational objectives.
You will also develop, implement, and oversee marketing and promotional strategies to grow functions, events, and overall venue awareness. This includes creating and managing content across digital platforms, social media, EDMs, and promotional materials, as well as planning and delivering targeted campaigns to drive attendance, engagement, and revenue growth.
This role plays a key part in monitoring function performance and marketing effectiveness, maintaining brand consistency, ensuring compliance with WHS, food safety, and liquor licensing requirements, and identifying opportunities to improve processes, customer experience, and commercial outcomes.
About you
You are a motivated and organised professional with demonstrated experience in functions, events,
hospitality, or marketing roles, and you enjoy balancing hands-on event delivery with creative marketing initiatives.
You bring proven experience coordinating functions or events from enquiry through to delivery, a strong understanding of marketing principles and promotional activities, and the ability to create and manage marketing content across digital platforms and social media. You are confident consulting with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, and are known for your exceptional attention to detail, strong communication, organisational, and time management skills.
With a proactive, commercial mindset and a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences,
you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused venue environment. If you are passionate about hospitality, events, and marketing and enjoy creating memorable experiences within a community-focused venue, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact at Melton Country Club.
The Perks
- Discounted staff meals whilst on shift.
- Family Comes First. We know family is your priority, and it’s ours too. That’s why we offer generous paid parental leave for both primary and non-primary carers.
- Level Up Your Career. At EFC, we never stop learning! All team members have access to EFC
Learning Programs, with face-to-face and online learning designed to
support your professional growth.
- And That’s Not All! Enjoy exclusive discounts from our Commercial Partners, and
access to Essendon home & away games at Marvel Stadium and the
MCG.
Please keep reading…
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised folks tend to only apply when they tick every box. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t currently meet all the criterial, please still consider applying.
At the Essendon Football Club, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work.
To Apply
Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting will commence immediately. Please include in your cover letter why you are a great fit for this role, and why you want to work with Melton Country Club. Cover letters should be no more than one page, outlining
what you can bring to this position.
With our commitment to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld.
This includes ensuring all our people hold a valid and satisfactory criminal history record check.
All applications will be treated with respect and confidentiality, and we endeavour to provide timely responses.
We politely ask not to be approached by recruitment agencies at this time.
