City of Perth Senior Events Officer

• $104,314 - $110,502 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full time, 12 month contract with possibility of extension
• CBD Location

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.

The Opportunity

As an Senior Events Officer in the City of Perth, you will lead the project management, creative development, and delivery of the City’s major events while liaising and fostering good relations with stakeholders in the City to establish a coorperative approach to the delivery of events. 

Reporting to the Events Coordinator within our City Events team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Providing specialist operational advice, investigations, reporting or making recommendations on the development and delivery of major events aligned to the City’s Events Strategy;
• Managing infrastructure, production and performance content for the City’s major events adhering to relevant legislation, regulations, and City policies and processes;
• Preparing tender specifications and event documentation for the creative and production requirements of major events, including Event Risk Management Plans and Evacuation Plans;
• Mentoring team members to deliver optimum results and develop their capabilities; and
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a collaborative and integrated approach to achieving the outcomes of the Events Strategy.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Significant experience in major event planning, development, delivery and evaluation;
• Significant knowledge of risk management and Occupational Safety and Health procedures in relation to safe event delivery, including relevant legislation and regulations;
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple event projects in a fast-paced environment, with the skills to prioritise and work under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, particularly regarding stakeholder relationship management, with the ability to negotiate issues, resolve conflict, network and influence other; and
• Proven experience in financial management and reporting associated with projects.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical (if required for the role);
• A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit your current resume with a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria along with any relevant qualifications or certifications.

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Wednesday 3rd July 2024. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

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

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.