AddressThe City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
About the role
Supported by a cohesive and supportive team, this position is responsible for the planning and coordination of annual Civic Events programs and related protocols, including the Australian Citizenship program and the Citizen of the Year Awards program. You will also contribute to the delivery of Civic Events and Major events throughout the City.
On a daily basis you will:
- Ensure the delivery of events are within the allocated budget
- Contribute to the development of critical documents, including briefing notes, event briefs and run orders.
- Work with the team of Event Producers and the Events and Festivals team more broadly to conceive and develop event specific marketing and communications briefs.
About You
With a significant amount of relevant production experience, you have proven success in delivering large public or private events and a comprehensive knowledge of the entertainment and events industry.
Juggling multiple projects, your adept time and project management skills guarantee that you navigate through competing demands and meet tight deadlines.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications, such as a degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications, Hospitality (or related discipline) or another relevant qualification.
What’s on offer
This is a contract opportunity up to 12 months.
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $90,298 to $99,439 plus11% superannuation.
In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- Hybrid working model
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Keith Hong at *****@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online.
In your cover letter, please provide a recent example of a time you independently planned, coordinated and executed an event. How did you go about this and what was the outcome?
Applications close 9pm, 24th April 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
