Events Officer

• $69,814 to $80,286 per annum
• Full Time Permanent – 35 hours a week
• Participation in Council’s 9-day fortnight scheme

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

About the role

The Events Officer will assist in the administration, planning and delivery of Council’s annual Events Program which promotes community engagement and supports local initiatives. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, including community groups, contractors and volunteers to ensure safe and professional event delivery. The Events Officer will also be guided by the Events Manager in the coordination and administration of Council’s Community Events Grants Program.

Key responsibilities, not limited to:

• Provide administrative support in all aspects of event management, planning and delivery including event logistics, stallholder applications, performer agreements and event related checklists and manuals
• Actively participate in the delivery of Council’s annual Events Program including major festivals and town centre activations ensuring safe event delivery with a high level of customer satisfaction
• Administer and maintain quality records, including spreadsheets, online databases, events calendars and internal reporting systems to ensure compliance with record-keeping policies and procedures
• Act as the primary contact for event attendees, stallholders and performers, responding to enquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Assist in developing promotional materials to increase event visibility and community participation
• Assist the Events team in the development of new events and activations in response to changing community needs and Council objectives
• Collaborate with and assist the Events team, Events and Place Manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities

About the person 
The successful candidate should have previous experience in event planning and delivery, preferably with a local government or community background.

Essential requirements for the role include the following:

• Qualifications in event delivery/management/planning and/or equivalent experience.
• Excellent administrative skills, with the ability to maintain quality documentation and comply with Council’s record-keeping requirements.  
• High level customer service and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with a range of external stakeholders, including event attendees, contractors, community groups and volunteers. 
• Ability to work flexibly, including outside of normal business hours to support and deliver events.
• Current “Class C” Driver’s Licence.

What’s on offer

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $69,814 to $80,286 (salary + super). 

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include: 

• Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more! 

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Erin Matic on (02) 9911 6564 or email erin.matic@canadabay.nsw.gov.au 

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How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, 23 December 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium. Interviews will be held week commencing 13 January 2025.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0238  or email  grace.aberin@canadabay.nsw.gov.au  to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups. 

 “Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.