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SalaryUnder the direction of the Assistant Director, Event Programming and Creative, the Senior Events Officer – Programming and Creative will be required to undertake event and program coordination activities associated with the planning, management and delivery of Floriade 2022 and other events as required. Working within a small and dynamic team environment the role will be required to:
- Plan and coordinate project and event management responsibilities associated with the delivery of Floriade 2022 and other events as required.
- Coordinate the preparation and administration of event programming and artist operational procurement documentation, contract documentation and maintenance of the contracts register.
- Contribute to all event planning, event delivery, event debriefing and evaluation activities to ensure the high-quality presentation of events in the ACT.
- Contribute to the development of all event’s operational plans and documentation.
- Be responsible for maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and staff.
- Be responsible and accountable for the operational delivery of functional areas for major and community events.
- Lead and supervise team members (including casual event staff, volunteers, and contractors) for the operational delivery of functional areas for major and community events.
- Proactively collaborate and communicate with other functional areas across the ACT Government, including marketing, strategic partnerships, and visitor services to ensure effective communication and transfer of information in relation to events.
- Provide administrative assistance to the Events ACT team, including contributing to the preparation of government briefs, correspondence, and financial requirements.
- Work and perform in accordance with the ACT Public Service Values and Signature Behaviours and Code of Conduct and ACT.
- Contribute to other tasks as required.
Applicants will have extensive knowledge of event programming and at least two years’ direct experience or related industry knowledge and understanding that is directly transferrable. Knowledge of ACT Government processes and procedures surrounding the engagement of artists and performers and hands on experience undertaking this kind of work within a government context will be well regarded
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately up until 16 October with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to apply: Please provide your current curriculum vitae and your written response of not more than two pages addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities from the Position Description
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately up until 16 October with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
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