Event Liaison Officer

Salary: $64,246 - $72,210 p.a. plus 11% SuperPermanent/Full-TimeAccess to Councils Variable Working HoursAbout the roleThis is a permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm position working 35 hours per week. This position is located at the Nowra Administration Building.DutiesReporting directly to the Business & Events Coordinator, the focus of this position is to:Receive and interpret complex and competing advice in relation to events, demonstrate a high level of initiative and analysis to manage the permit process for events held on no council owned and managed land.Use intuition to manage, elevate and mitigate risks for council (including reputation), as events hold a high degree of community interest, impact, and political sensitivity.Participate in policy creation and improvement.Exhibit positive behaviors by showing initiative, taking responsibility for own actions and referring issues of ethics and probity.Negotiate and make decisions regarding community events.Demonstrate a high level of communication, both written and verbalWork across all directorates of Council to engage and enable events in our region with direct responsibility to discuss, negotiate and collaborate for positive event outcomes.Skills & ExperienceTo be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:TAFE certificate in Administration or equivalent and two years relevant work experience.TAFE certificate in Event Planning or equivalent and three years relevant work experience.Class C Driver’s License.Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)About Shoalhaven City CouncilShoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.BenefitsWe are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:Generous Leave EntitlementsLong Service Leave After 5 Years9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor StaffFlexitime for Indoor StaffRemote Working ArrangementsFitness PassportNovated Lease ArrangementsDiscounted Private Health InsuranceTraining and Development ProgramsHow to ApplyYou will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.Please outline relevant administration and event management experience you hold.Give an example of when you were required to work on a complex project, showing how you managed multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.Briefly describe your customer service experience, giving an example of when you had effectively worked with both internal and external customers.Contact: Lisa Brown – Business & Events Coordinator – 02 4429 3561Applications Close: Monday, 4 March 2024 (at Midnight)Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.