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Senior Events Officer, Geraldton WA
Position Vacant: Senior Events Officer (Ref: 744)
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia’s Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA’s key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
About the position:
The City is seeking a Senior Events & Venues Officer who will play a key role in the planning, promotion and implementation of community, signature and civic events. The position will ensure that events within the City of Greater Geraldton contribute towards creating a vibrant, inclusive and innovative community. The Senior Events & Venues Officer may at times oversee staff, casuals, volunteers and contractors in the conduct of the City’s events. Additionally, this position will be responsible for overseeing the event approval process, activation of City grounds and facilities as well as the booking of City venues.
Key accountabilities:
- Provide a level of senior experience to the City’s events roles to ensure the delivery of high quality planning, preparation and implementation of annual Civic events, Signature and civic events across the City of Greater Geraldton.
- Ensure events are delivered to the highest standard and in accordance with legislation requirements. Identify and apply for funding and sponsorship opportunities, in conjunction with the team and Coordinator, and produce high quality reports that respond to donor requirements.
- Ensure the activation of key City venues including the Geraldton Multipurpose Centre through embedding processes and systems to promote these venues for hire.
- Develop and execute the City’s calendar of events in accordance with the Community Strategic Plan.
- Liaise with external and internal stakeholders to encourage and facilitate a wide range of quality events in Geraldton in accordance with the City’s Events Strategy.
For further information and to view the position description, visit http://www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment
To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Fiona Norling, Manager Community & Cultural Development on 08 9956 6672.
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will ideally have a degree in Events Management or Hospitality and relevant experience or lesser qualification with significant experience. The successful applicant will be a strong and collegiate team player who can prioritise in an environment of competing demands and deliver to timelines. Additionally, the position requires comprehensive knowledge of managing a budget, comprehensive experience in developing and overseeing an event risk management plan and strong time management skills.Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
A salary starting from $74,739 per annum or $37.82 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 18.5% Superannuation
- 22 Annual Leave days
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Centrally located Free parking
Interested in applying?
For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: http://www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employmentApplications close 4pm Wednesday 20 January 2021 (closing date extended).
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