Event Coordinator

About Us

We are proud of what we achieve for our community and we empower and value our staff by recognising achievements and delivering on our promises.  We are respectful, innovative and easy to do business with and we engage our community to inspire progress and build a future.  We enjoy what we do!

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Event Lead you will be responsible for providing support in staging and facilitating events within the Council area. This includes:

• Maintain and implement a holistic view of the events process that encompasses the development of concepts, sponsorship management and promotional opportunities;
• Maintain the City of Holdfast Bay’s event calendar and contributing to the successful facilitation and delivery of events held within the area; and
• Scope, plan and organise a range of commercial and community event activities and civic functions.

With a suitable customer focused approach, you will provide events related advice to external stakeholders to use/hire Council land to stage public and private events, as well as external event organisers.    You will also be responsible to ensure compliance in all areas of events whilst liaising with the public, residents, applicants and suppliers.

This is a fixed term position until 4 April 2025.

The right person will have skills and experience in the following:

• Qualification or significant experience in Event Management, Tourism or Marketing
• Understanding of the events industry/environment relevant to South Australia
• Microsoft Office and corporate digital applications
• Unencumbered Australian drivers licence
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Knowledge of Local Government procedures with experience in a public sector and/or political environment - desirable

What we offer:

• Flexible working options
• Career development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Attractive and competitive remuneration
• Recognition of achievements
• Employee Assistance Program

To enquire and apply:

To find out more about the role contact Hugh Covill on 0437 758 ***.

Head to www.holdfastbaycareers.com.au to review the Position Description before you submit your application.

Email the following to https://www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/event-coordinator:

• Your resume
• A cover letter of up to 2 pages, telling us about yourself and how your qualifications, experience and skills relate to this role

Please quote reference no. 03/24 on your application.

Only applicants who address and meet the essential criteria in the Position Description will be considered.

Applications close at 9am on Tuesday, 20 February 2024.

Candidates will be required to undertake DHS Screening.