Event Officer

• Band 5 salary from $74,253 - $85,616 , plus 11% superannuation and monthly RDO• Permanent full-time position• Hybrid working arrangements available
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
The Event Officer is responsible for providing event management guidance, coordination, and collaboration with key stakeholders, to support successful, vibrant and inclusive community events in Baw Baw Shire that are safe, compliant and effective.They will be responsible for the creation, planning and delivery of Council’s community and civic events as required.
About the Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will be a highly organised individual with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people at all levels. They can work autonomously as well as part of a team working cooperatively with other areas of Council’s operations.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience required for the position:• Tertiary qualification in Project/Event Management or equivalent, or lesser formal qualifications with work skills and relevant experience. • Proven performance in the development and implementation of programs to encourage community and event development or similar.• High level of organisational, administrative and IT skills.• Demonstrated skills and experience in the development and implementation of Event Management Plans and Risk Management Strategies for outdoor events. • Current Drivers Licence.• Experience in a Local Government or other community cultural environment is desirable.
The ideal candidate will have:• Leadership skills including management of service providers, committees and volunteers.• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of organising events, activities and attracting funding. • Demonstrated understanding of risk management, event compliance, production, administration and emergency management issues relating to conducting major events and activities. • Ability to plan, implement, evaluate and manage complex, time-sensitive and/or multiple projects. • Ability to prioritise workload within a busy environment and conflicting priorities.
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.
Applications close 5pm February 18 2024 and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.