Events Permits Officer

Job Description:Event Permits OfficerReference number: 10291Closing date: 11:00pm, Sunday 14 April 2024

• Permanent full-time
• Salary commencing at $94,996 annum plus 11% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
• Support the capacity of the community and the organisation to plan and deliver events.

The OpportunityWe have an opportunity for an events or arts qualified candidate who will act as a central point of contact for the community and within Council to support both community and commercial event permits and processes. You will work in alignment with Council's Arts and Culture strategy Igniting Creativity in Moonee Valley 23-27 by enabling Council to increase the amount and variety of events held in the City of Moonee Valley. See below link to our current and future Events that you will support if successful in this position:Responsibilities

• Manage administration of event permit application fees, bonds and ongoing review of fee structure.
• Development and review of the event permit application process and procedures and continually improving on creating a seamless customer service experience.
• Establish and maintain an internal network of key event permit stakeholders to support evaluation and specialist advice for event permit applications and compliance.
• Collaborate and build effective relationships with relevant internal teams, community groups, and other external stakeholders.
• Be a key member of a small, cross-functional team member that works under the guidance of the Head of Visual and Public Art.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Event Management, Arts Management, or a related discipline together with some experience in event delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and delivery of events and activations with a strong working knowledge of event logistics, risk management, budgets and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning, promotion and delivery of events and arts and cultural programs within a local government environment.
• Excellent project management skills in coordinating activities and projects within set budgets, goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice and guidance to event applicants and facilitate working productively with all stakeholders.

How to ApplyApplications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council . Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.Please ensure you upload a document to your application that includes responses to the below Key Selection Criteria:

• Degree in Event Management, Arts Management, or a related discipline, together with some experience in event delivery and/or event permitting.
• An understanding of the regulatory environment associated with the production of public events.
• Strong attention to detail to review applications thoroughly, identify potential issues and facilitate accurate and timely processing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice and guidance to event applicants and facilitate working productively with all stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple permit applications simultaneously, maintain accurate records and meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to assess potential risks associated with proposed events and advise on appropriate mitigation strategies.

For further information, please view the or contact Celia Rice, Manager Arts, Culture and Place on 03 9243 1904.In line with Council policy, you are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.About Us:Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses.Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits.Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees.At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyone's unique skills and attributes.Our Culture of InclusionIf you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.