Senior Events Coordinator

THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 8 APRIL 2024

Job Description

This position leads and manages the events management functions for the Rottnest Island Authority. The role supports the organisation with event management, development, attraction and leveraging. The role builds and nurtures positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following essential criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total. Desirable criteria will be assessed as required.

Essential

1. Experience in a Senior Events role, preferably within a tourism or government context, with event management delivery of major consumer (direct delivery, and third party) and corporate (internal and external) events.
2. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate and present clearly and succinctly to a variety of audiences.
3. Demonstrated ability to prepare event plans, including research and data analysis, budget and resource management, risk management, communications and evaluation measures.
4. Demonstrated well developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet concurrent deadlines.
5. Demonstrated recent experience in working collaboratively and cooperatively for the development and coordination of marketing materials for events.

Desirable

1. Behaviour that reflects Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
2. Degree or qualification in Events or related field.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of State Government processes.
4. Current unrestricted ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.

Flexibility Requirement

• Must be capable of commuting to and from the Island on a regular basis and reside overnight on the island as required.
• Must be capable and willing to work rostered working arrangements including weekend and public holidays. Work hours will be posted in advance.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

AND

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check card prior to commencement.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.

Relocation Costs: A proportion of relocation costs may be covered at the discretion of the RIA.

For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Brooke Gregory on 0448 055 ***, or further information about the Rottnest Island Authority, please visit https://ria.wa.gov.au/.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter.

• A written response addressing the above five (5) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).

• A current resume.

To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.

No late or proforma applications will be accepted.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

Rottnest Island Authority supports and values diversity and aims to build a workforce that is representative of the community we live in. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse background and people with disability. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

For adjustments required in the recruitment process, please contact the selection panel convenor.

Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.

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