AddressAbout us
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- And much, much more!
The City Activation, Community and Place department supports a vibrant and inclusive City with thriving, resilient communities. The department sits within Council's City Futures division, which looks at all aspects of planning and delivering a better city for all residents now and into the future. We are a multidisciplinary team with a wide range of strengths and we work collaboratively to deliver outcomes from community-based events, flagship festivals, place-making and arts initiatives, sector capacity-building, safer communities as well as evidence-based policy with a focus on delivering measurable impact. We work innovatively with our community to drive positive outcomes that shape the future of our City. In this role, you will join a passionate, outcomes-driven team focused on supporting a thriving City for all.
About the role
Casual - Public Activities and Events Crew will work closely with staff in the Place & Activation Team to ensure events are well managed and safe by providing generalist on the ground support such as site preparation, technical support such as bump in and out, site and event supervision, running community activities as well as community engagement.
Public Activities and Events Crew will sit within the Place & Activation Team reporting to the Place & Activation Program Manager. Crew Members may be deployed to other City Activation, Community & Place programs as required. The City Activation, Community & Place Department sits within the City Futures Division that looks at all aspects of planning and delivering a better city for all residents now and into the future.
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working on public activations, events and festivals, audio/lighting, venue management or recreation programs
- High quality communication and interpersonal skills
- Capacity to perform manual labour as required, including ability to lift and manoeuvre weight up to 16kg
- Ability to use basic tools, lighting equipment, trolleys and other special equipment
- Basic knowledge of power and cable management and general technical know-how
- Experience with Microsoft suite of programs
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
Desirable criteria
- Relevant industry qualification in events management, live production, stage management, sound engineering (or currently working to obtain)
- Experience in face-to-face community engagement with a variety of different stakeholders
- Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
Advertised salary: $35.89 - $41.55 per hours, plus 25% casual loading where applicable.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Caroline Holmes, Place and Activation Lead, on 4732 7642.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
