Community & Civic Events Officer

Salary Range $79,904 to $89,332 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
Fixed Term, Full Time Position up until May 2025
Flexible work arrangements including working from home
Leederville location working within the City’s vibrant town centres
City of Vincent is a vibrant and progressive inner-city local government, a place where you can make a real difference! We are proud to say that our passion and our purpose is to create an amazing place for current and future generations to enjoy. A place that residents are proud to call home, where businesses thrive and where people want to visit.
We want to be known for being a courageous, clever, and creative organisation where new ideas flourish, where staff are proud to say they work, and where others want to join. We are Team Vincent.
About the Position
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Community & Civic Events Officer. The successful candidate will assist in the coordination of all creative and administration aspects of the development, preparation, planning, organisation and implementation of assigned community and Civic Events.
Other key duties of the role include:
Liaising with internal stakeholders to guide, contribute to and support the development and implementation of events.
Produce council reports, contracts and acquittals for events within the portfolio.
Track the budgets for events.
Ensure strong working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Participate in the development of policies and procedures pertaining to the City’s Civic Events and Festivals portfolio.
Ensure all event concepts are delivered according to sponsorship KPI’s, City objectives and goals.
Utilise effective marketing tools to maximize the promotion of events within the City to ensure public awareness and region profile building.
Develop content for websites and social media channels relevant to the Events and Festivals portfolio.
What are we looking for?
To be successful in this role you will need:
Relevant tertiary qualification in Event Management or related discipline
Demonstrated experience in event management and delivery
Knowledge of government protocol and civic functions
Ability to source and manage contractors, staff and volunteers to deliver quality events
Availability to manage occasional events in the evening and on the weekend
High level of customer service skills
Sound written and verbal communication skills
Sound organisational and time management skills
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Strong commitment to working in a team environment
What can the City of Vincent offer you?
Central Leederville location where you can enjoy a vibrant town centre with great coffee and an abundance of dining options
Free onsite parking and public transport within walking distance
5 weeks leave (4 weeks annual leave plus an additional 1 week special leave each year)
Flexible working arrangement options available to support a range of lifestyles
Personalised professional development to achieve your career aspirations, including paid study leave and study assistance
Enjoy the health benefits of a heavily discounted Beatty Park Membership
Up to 15.5% employer superannuation contributions
Support for families with up to 12 weeks additional Paid Parental Leave
Novated lease options available
We believe mental and physical wellness is an integral part of our workplace culture, and our extensive program offers an assortment of initiatives to promote happiness, productivity and engagement
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and CV.
To discuss your application or for any questions, contact Darcie Naughton, Coordinator Marketing and Communications on (08) 9273 6501 or email darcie.naughton@vincent.wa.gov.au.
The City of Vincent is an organisation that values the diversity of our staff, and promotes a workplace that actively welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identity, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are also committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming experience for potential candidates and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during our recruitment and selection process.
Applications close Tuesday, 5th March 2024.
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.
Thank you for your interest in joining Team Vincent.