Function and Events Officer AEC

The Position
To be responsible for the effective and efficient coordination of all events hosted by the Albury Entertainment Centre ensuring the provision of a high level client and visitor experience. The role involves coordinating all events from initial enquiry to confirmation and final reconciliation.

• Working 38 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO
• Flexible working arrangement
• Come and work for an engaging and dynamic team

About us 
We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities, and the custodians of an environment like no other. We ensure Albury is a great place to live, work and invest.   

Qualifications & experience 

• Diploma qualifications in Event Management or equivalent or relevant equivalent experience
• NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate
• Class C Drivers (standard) licence (compulsory to have and maintain)
• Relevant experience in the event, entertainment and hospitality industry
• Relevant experience in event coordination

Tasks & responsibilities 

• Ensure professional portrayal of the venue through all customer contact.
• Receive, record and respond to all event enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate events from confirmation to conclusion, including but not limited to hire agreements, risk assessments, reconciliations, security, front of house (FOH) staffing, venue set up, catering, technical and audio visual and communicate even requirements to other venue staff. 
• Prepare event schedules in the events management system and communicate event details to all staff and relevant contractors.
• Manage the Venue's booking system.
• Prepare written evaluations of all events and make recommendations and suggestions for improvement of the management of future events.

Hours
Based on 38 hours per week, working across a 7-day spread, with actual days and times being worked in accordance with facility roster, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO. Hours worked on weekends will attract the appropriate loadings.

Benefits 

Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.  

Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace. 

We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.

AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.

This role closes on the 17 March 2024 The role may close earlier for the right applicant. Should you require any further information for this role please email Brendan Maher on *************@alburycity.nsw.gov.au or call on 0439 479 ***.