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If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview where we will assess your suitability for the role.

Event Production Assistant – Front of House

Volunteer duties may include:  

• Venue / Runway set-up 

• Back of House area set-up  

• Production team & catering assistance 

• Support in keeping event areas clean and eliminate hazards  

• Assisting with runway turnover in-between shows  

• Assisting the Front of House management team with ushering and ticketing  

• Assisting with ‘Gift-Me’ stations and gift bag fulfilment to share complimentary gifts and samples to Festival customers 

• Assisting Guests with accessibility, finding their way to and around the venue and their seats  

• Assisting with Guest experience elements 
  

Desired qualities for this position: 

• Friendly customer service manners  

• Have good communication skills 

• Be communicative and proactive 

• Be able to follow direction 

Shifts: The average shift duration for Front of House & Production Assistants is 4-5 hours. Many of the shifts take place during events in the late afternoon / evening. 

Runway Production Assistant – Back of House

Duties include: 

• Preparing garments, steaming garments, and taping shoes  

• Assisting the Back of House manager, Head Dresser, and Stylist Teams  

• Assisting in Dressing a Runway model and changing looks for the show 

• Familiarising yourself with the running order of the outfits and practice during the show rehearsal  

• Making the magic happen during shows!  

Desired qualities for this position: 

• Experience in a dresser role  

• Be communicative and proactive  

• Be considerate and discreet  

• Be patient, expect a day of slow, slow – fast, fast 

Shifts: Dressers are often required to do double shifts, taking up a 12-hour day as runway events usually take place in the evening, with the rehearsal earlier in the day. Plenty of breaks and meals will be provided and you will also be briefed the start of each shift.  

Collection Assistant – Back of House

Volunteer Duties may Include: 

• Setting up the collection’s venue  

• Setting up clothes racks  

• Preparing garments, steaming garments, and taping shoes  

• Assisting the Collections Coordinator with general Collections Venue duties  

• Assisting in (un)packing and checking off Designer and supplier collections pre-and post-shows 

Desired qualities for this position:  

• Have previous experience with handling Designer clothes and collections  

• Be organised and tidy  

• Be delicate and precise  

Shifts: Usually, collection assistant shifts have a standard shift duration of 8 hours at take place during business hours.  

Stylist & Head Dresser Assistant – Senior Position – Back of House

Stylist & Head Dresser Assistants support the Stylist Team in the overall organisation of a Runway Show, regarding the designer collections and accessories.  

Styling Assistants will learn the ropes in the preparation of a runway show, immerse themselves in the runway collection and looks, help backstage during the event, and assist with the collection pack-down after the event. 

Volunteer duties may include:  

• Assisting the Runway Team with show prep in the lead up to the runway event  

• Assisting during the model fittings  

• Assisting the Runway Team during the show and ensure models are in the correct outfits  

• Assisting the Runway Team after the show with the collection pack down  

Desired qualities for this position:  

• Have previous experience in a back of house runway setting  

• Be communicative and proactive  

• Be organised and tidy  

• Be delicate and precise 

Shifts: Each runway show will have its own Styling Assistants. Assistants need to be flexible as shifts are carried out in a set schedule, with an average of 5 double shifts across the week. 

To be considered for a volunteering position with the Festival, you must: 

• Have an interest in Fashion, Arts, and Events 

• Have a flexible availability during the Festival period 14 February – 28 February 2026  

• Able to commit to minimum of 16 hours (2-4 shifts) of volunteering 

• Be punctual and reliable 

What we provide:

• Training and valuable experience 

• An opportunity to make connections, and recognition as a valued team member 

• A fun and supportive environment 

• Opportunity to experience the events and fashion industry 

• A Volunteer Certificate recognising your contribution

Thursday 4 December 2025: Applications open  

Friday 16 January 2026: Applications close  

20 – 30 January 2026: Interviews commence (please note – not all candidates will be interviewed) 

14 – 28 February 2026: PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival