Address- A workplace of positive people and ideas
- A team that aims high
- Full-time, permanent position starting at $91,537 + super
About the Opportunity
The Event Facilitator alongside our City Events Team contributes to the evolution of Adelaide's cultural landscape. In this diverse role, you will collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate a broad range of Major events for the city’s iconic Park Lands, Squares and some roads.
You will also play a key role in supporting the Team Leader, City Events to implement and refine event guidelines and contribute to the development of strategic frameworks and action plans, to optimize event experiences across the City. In this highly dynamic role, you will foster relationships and provide expert advice to cultivate a city-wide, year-round program of events.
Some of the projects that you will be working on are:
- Events of State and National significance
- Major community events
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
Experience in delivering a high standard of customer services to prominent community and business leaders, international and cultural groups, VIPs, committees and boards.
- A commitment to internal and external customers demonstrated through the provision of timely, reliable and expert advice on matters within area of responsibility.
- Ability to build positive relationships and consult, negotiate and communicate with all levels of management and staff, government agencies, stakeholders, event service providers and the community, both verbally and in writing.
- Significant understanding of the procedures, processes, policies and legislation required to manage and facilitate a diverse range of major events.
- Understanding and significant experience in outdoor event management.
- Demonstrated ability to understand broad commercial realities and to quickly absorb and understand relevant information from reports as required.
- Understanding of a project life cycle, and ability to assist with strategies relating to projects and programs and ability to promote cross functional collaboration.
About Us
Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!
The City Culture Program creates brilliant experiences for all who choose to live in and enjoy our City. By activating and curating places and spaces, and providing opportunities for creativity, recreation, and wellbeing, we connect, support and inspire our diverse community, and draw more people to Adelaide to live, study, work and play.
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At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.
For Further Enquiries & How to Apply
All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Rani Clark on 8203 7773.
Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Rani Clark, Team Leader, City Events.
Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.
Applications close at 11.59pm, 10 April 2024.
Please be advised this is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 5 Classification at $91,537 + 11% superannuation.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 73***or ***********@cityofadelaide.com.au. Please note, applications received via this email will not be considered.
