Events Partnership & Sponsorship Producer

• Showcase your proactive approach and skill in cultivating relationships to seize opportunities
• Coordinate, manage, and deliver Partnership & Sponsorship agreements and performance outcomes
• Permanent Full Time | Central Parramatta Location | Hybrid Working Model

City of Parramatta is at the forefront transformation as we evolve into a Global City. With unprecedented growth and investment, we have a unique opportunity to shape the city's future in a culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable manner. As part of this journey, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Events Partnership & Sponsorship Producer to join our Events & Festivals team.

About the role:

The Event Partnership & Sponsorship Producer is responsible for managing relationships with key external partners that support the Events & Festivals Strategy. The role is accountable for the overall coordination, management and delivery of partnership (including sponsorship) agreements and performance outcomes, to deliver meaningful, high quality programmed events that foster positive reputation and engagement outcomes for the City of Parramatta.

The position is also responsible for sourcing and securing event grant opportunities by liaising with internal and external stakeholders and facilitating grant applications from inception to completion.

Responsibilities:

• Review and make recommendations to Council's Sponsorship Policy
• Develop and foster relationships with key partners, specifically identifying new partnership opportunities for growth.
• Working with the Event and Marketing Teams to manage sponsor and funding body deliverables.
• Develop sponsorship proposals and work with event marketing leads to ensure achievable deliverables are offered.
• In coordination with the Directorate's Leadership manage commercial negotiations with key partners and sponsors to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties.
• Work within Council policies and protocols to negotiate and execute contracts agreements and manage administration delivery of contractual obligations.

About You:

With 5 or more years experience delivering successful large public or private events, or comparative programming activities in the arts, cultural or related fields, you have a proven track record of achieving strategic objectives and working successfully with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.

You will also bring:

• Tertiary qualifications, such as a degree in Marketing, Event Management, Business, Communications (or related discipline) or another relevant qualification combined with a significant amount of relevant event programming experience in a project lead capacity.
• The ability to actively seek opportunity, capable of managing projects with multiple stakeholders in complex organisations.
• Experience in negotiating, managing, and executing contracts and/or agreements.
• Experience delivering services to a high standard meeting financial and other business performance criteria.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others.
• Detailed understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in event management.

How to Apply:

Candidates must apply online and attach a cover letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm 15th April 2024, and will not be accepted through any other medium. Recruitment for this role will be undertaken this year, with a potential start date as early as mid-January 2024.

The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.

What's on offer

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $98,129 to $108,038 plus 11% superannuation.

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. Alternatively, please contact Michelle Carter on *******@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.

The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.