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Salary- AUD $104,428.00 per annum plus Superannuation
- Permanent / Full Time
- Sydney CBD
- Option to work under a 19-day month arrangement
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
A permanent position for the role of Venues Coordinator is available within the Community Venues team.
Our Community and Library Venues contribute to the City of Sydney’s vision for a socially just and inclusive city by providing the broader community with access to a variety of venue spaces for a diverse range of activities. The Venues Coordinator is responsible for leading a team of Venue Support officers to maintain the efficient and successful operation of the Community and Library venues.
The Venues Coordinator will be heavily involved in the implementation of a new online booking software and will need to be ready to hit the ground running, building their knowledge of the existing systems and using their skills and experience to support the transition to a new, online system.
We are seeking a highly motivated person with transferrable experience and skills, interested in working in a high paced, challenging environment and leading a small team to deliver tangible community led outcomes.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- demonstrated experience of line management of diverse teams in a fast paced operational service environment
- experience in customer facing roles and/or of working in community or local government settings with demonstrable experience working with multiple stakeholders and partners
- excellent written and oral communication skills, experience of responding to complex, politically sensitive queries and complaints in a timely and effective manner
- experience of delivering whole system improvements, bringing teams along with them as change is being implemented
- an understanding of compliance requirements within local government policies and procedures
- the ability to effectively prioritise high volumes of work and respond flexibly to competing priorities
- experience in business transformation projects is desirable
The role is mainly office based and will require attendance at Community and Library venues for hire.
At the City of Sydney you’ll join a dedicated team where individual effort is part of something much bigger – creating great things for our city’s dynamic future.
To apply: Upload your resume and respond to the application questions to show how you meet the role’s requirements. Select 'Apply' to complete your online application.
The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration, national criminal history check and working with children check.
Position description: View or download the position description
Applications must be submitted online by 11.59pm, Monday 8 April 2024.
For further information contact: Chris Sipidias, Manager City Spaces on 02 9246 7319.
A challenging and rewarding career: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.
We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. You’ll have the opportunity to work a 19-day month with flexible working options.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.
