City of Perth Programs and Venues Officer

Starting from $75,010 - $78,677 per annum, plus super
Full-Time, 2 year fixed term 

As the capital City of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

Come and join supportive team driving the future of Perth in line with the City’s strategic pillars of Prosperity, Liveability, and Sustainability.

The City is seeking a Programs and Venues Officer to coordinate venue hire of the event spaces at the City of Perth Library and actively contributes to the promotion, organisation and delivery of the Library’s program of events. 

This position will support the City by: 

• Coordinating and facilitating events, negotiating logistics, risks, customer needs and audio-visual requirements
• Developing, planning and organising Programs and events for the City of Perth Library
• Managing customer enquiries and feedback to encourage and optimise venue hire and use of Library facilities
• Providing onsite supervision for events held in the Library or at external venues

You will have excellent organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment and the ability to exercise sound initiative and judgement to provide a high level of customer service

Above all, you will live our values of commitment, teamwork, courage, and respect, allowing us to come together to lead and support the community.

How to apply

By clicking the ‘apply’ button, you will be directed to the City of Perth’s employment page. You can access the position description and apply online with your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

The application process

Applications for this position will close at 6PM on Wednesday 15th May 2024. Applications will be considered prior to the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applicants may be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

Applicants will be required to obtain a National Police History Check via the City of Perth prior to commencing employment.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive, and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.