Events Manager

Events Manager

• Salary Range Band 6 $93,459 - $101,873 plus 11% Super
• Full time, 12 month temporary backfill position 
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible.

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.  

About the Role

Interested in joining a fast-paced events team where everyday is different? This role is for anyone that has worked in outdoor events and has local government experience.  The role will have you working on major events, activations, promotions, community and minor events. Must be able to multitask, be agile and adapt with client requirement while providing support and knowledge of compliance regulations.

Duties:

• Responsible for undertaking the application, assessment, approval and permitting for events, in public space, following all relevant regulations, policies, strategies and guidelines
• To provide liaison, advice, approval and compliance role for events. 
• To build and maintain working relationships with event operators, key internal/external stakeholders and relevant agencies
• Deliver a range of civic events following all relevant regulations, policies, strategies and guidelines

Skills and Experience 

• Local Government experience
• Demonstrated understanding and extensive experience in outdoor events and liaison with statutory authorities.
• Experience in successfully working with external stakeholders (e.g., Victorian Police, Victoria Ambulance) toward a common goal. 
• Understanding of the political, social and legal environment and organisational context of Council. 
• Sound Project management skills

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Diane Sneddon - Senior Events Manager via phone 0401 106 *** or email *************@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Tuesday 26 March 2024

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor ) on phone 0421 757 *** or email: ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au