Event Coordinator

Event Coordinator 

• Part-time - Permanent role (24 Hours) 
• Hourly rate starting at $ 42.65 plus superannuation 
• Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available 

Are you looking for an organisation that supports staff through career development and flexible work options? 

Do you want to escape the city life and experience the regional lifestyle?  

Wodonga Council supports its staff in accessing genuine flexible work and leave options including working from home, flexible start and finish times, paid parental leave arrangements and purchasing additional leave.   

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Wodonga Council is dedicated to providing high quality services across the community.  

We are a values-driven organisation that is committed to building healthy and engaged teams which benefit from our flexible work options, health and wellbeing initiatives, and development opportunities, so that we grow as individuals and as an organisation. We recognise the importance of balancing work and life and understand that priorities change with time.  

At Wodonga Council we offer meaningful work and take pride in what we do. 

The role 

The Events Coordinator is responsible for: 

• Working with community event organisers to encourage best practice in event management, sustainability and build community capacity to effectively plan and manage community events;  
• Manage and deliver major and minor council events within the City of Wodonga, including, booking of venues, sourcing entertainment and stalls, budget management, site map development, infrastructure requirements, OH&S and risk management, pre-event briefings, debriefs, evaluation (including social and economic impacts) and final reports; 
• Provide advice and advocacy to community organisations seeking funding through the Community Funding Program; 
• Assist community event organiser’s with regards to their events through the booking of council parks and gardens, marketing opportunities, and regulations which affect events e.g. risk management and OH&S; 
• Provide event management advice and strategic support to internal council departments; 

Key aspects of the role include the following. 

• The freedom to act in the role of Events Coordinator is governed by clear objectives and budgets, including those relevant to the position as set out in the Cultural Services Plan 2021-2026 with a regular reporting mechanism to the Manager Cultural Services to ensure adherence to goals and objectives; 
• The effects of decisions and actions taken in this role may be significant, and will relate to the quality or cost of the projects/events being managed, but are subject to appeal, review or approval by more senior employees; and 
• The Events Coordinator may be required to have formal input into policy development within their area of expertise.  

Key Selection Criteria:  

Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following.  

1. Broad knowledge of the events industry. 
2. The ability to advise council and the community on the development and implementation of events. 
3. Broad knowledge of OHS and Risk Management as it relates to events.  
4. Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with variety of stakeholders and enable the resolution of complex problems.  
5. Ability to effectively manage time and priorities to achieve set objectives in an efficient manner. 

How to Apply  

Visit our websitewww.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers 

Use the “apply” button to commence your application. 

Applicants will be required to upload three documents.  

• A document addressing the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criteria can be found here) 
• A brief cover letter 
• A current resume 

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following. 

• A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months) 
• A current driver’s licence 
• Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (eg. first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift). 

The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) might also be required. 

If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented. 

Enquiries 

Manager Cultural Services - Kim Strang – (02) 6022 9*** | *******@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Applications close11.59pm, Thursday 28th March, 2024 

Position description below 

Wodonga Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. 

Wodonga Council is an equal opportunity employer and provides many benefits for staff, including: 

• Employee health and wellbeing programs; 
• Flexible work arrangements; 
• Learning and development; and, 
• Career pathways and opportunities. 

The organisation prides itself on having a positive and supportive culture. We are committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow and enhance the skills of our staff.  We have a strong commitment to the council’s corporate values of trust, integrity, learning and respect. 

We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from any gender identity and sexuality orientation; and people from every age, culture and ethnic background. 

If you have special needs that we can address to assist you to submit your application or to fully participate in the selection process, please contact us. 

We welcome applications from veterans and defence families. If you are a veteran and would like to discuss how your skills may transfer across, please contact us at **@wodonga.vic.gov.au.