Mayor’s Charity Event Coordinator

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized individual to join our team as the Mayor’s Charity Event Coordinator. This role will play a crucial part in the coordination and execution of the City’s biannual Mayor’s Charity Dinner, a significant event aimed at raising funds for worthy causes within our community.

In this role, you will undertake duties such as:

• Coordinate all aspects of the event logistics, ensuring seamless execution from planning to post-event activities.
• Support the Project Chari in the management of project meetings, setting of agendas, and delegating tasks effectively.
• Work collaboratively to ensure the delivery of a high-quality charity dinner within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Oversee project staff, volunteers, contractors, and suppliers, providing clear direction and support throughout the planning and execution phases.
• Fostering strong relationships and ensuring their needs are met.
• Coordinate and negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in event management and delivery
• History of delivering large-scale events on time and within budget
• Excellent project management and people management skills
• Highly developed stakeholder management capability
• Ability to deliver marketing content in written and visual formats

Benefits

• 6-month contract from April 2024 – September 2024
• Part-time flexible hours 3 days per week initially, with a ramp up to full-time hours for the final 6 weeks.
• Free Gym Membership to both Leisure Centres!
• Access to exceptional employee benefits
• $90,264.87 - $96,065.01 per annum pro rata + super

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”.  You may also contact Toni van den Hurk on 0437 337 *** for a confidential discussion.

Applications are open until 5.00pm Wednesday, 20 March 2024, we reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.