Major Events And Projects Officer - Programming

Major Events and Projects Officer – Programming 

Reference number: 10292

Closing 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 Opportunity 

A fantastic new opportunity to work with a passionate and fast-paced team to plan, coordinate and deliver designated key Council festivals and events with a specific focus on programming. You will work closely with the Head of Festivals and Events in addition to contractors to develop artistic community-focussed programming to ensure the department’s key festivals and events meet objectives whilst also providing opportunity for community engagement and participation. 

See below link to our current and future events that you will lead if successful in this position: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/category/events/ 

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of suitable programming that aligns with the strategic outcomes for Council’s major festivals and events.
• Develop innovative opportunities for diverse areas of the community to participate in events.
• Using specialised skills and knowledge, provide advice and guidance on festival and event programming across Council, particularly with the Arts, Culture and Place department. 
• Maintain up to date administrative records using Council’s administration and management information systems and tools.
• Be accountable for the day-to-day management of program and events budgets in alignment with Councils budget and purchasing procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Event Management, Arts Management, or a related discipline or lesser formal qualifications with work skills and relevant experience. 
• Demonstrated experience in the planning, promotion and delivery of Events and arts and cultural programs within a local government environment.
• Excellent liaison skills and build strong relationships with the community and internal and external stakeholders. 
• Excellent time management, planning and organisation skills including the ability to set realistic priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to assess levels of risk in relation to undertaking Events and demonstrated experience in managing risk processes and formulating risk management plans.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. 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:

1. Degree in Event Management, Arts Management, or a related discipline or lesser formal qualifications with work skills and relevant experience. 
2. Capacity to develop and deliver both artistic and community programming that engages the community and aligns with Council strategy.
3. Strong organisational skills to manage logistics, deadlines and budgets effectively ensuring the smooth execution of the festival program.
4. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with contractors, agencies, artists, performers, and community groups, to secure compelling content for festivals.
5. Demonstrated experience in formulating and monitoring budgets. 
6. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team to gain cooperation and resolve problems.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Celia Rice, Manager Arts, Culture and Place on 03 9243 1***.

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.

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 Inclusion

If 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 **@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.