Events and Activation Support Officer

Events and Activation Support Officer

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Work for an employer of choice
• Bankstown Location

The City Events and Activation Support Officer will support the coordination and delivery of major events for Council and assist the team in implementing Council's Events calendar and Events framework. 

This opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis.

Some of your duties will include:

• Supporting the monitoring, implementation and review of Council's annual events calendar.
• Supporting the coordination and delivery of major events for Council including Australia Day, Lunar New Year, Christmas Programming, Bankstown Bites, Ramadan and other major events.
• Building relationships with key staff and community representatives.
• Developing and implementing strategies to attract local and external stakeholders to Council’s events.
• Providing a high level of event support including reporting, development of event documentation and drafting of correspondence.
• Following all WHS procedures and policies and complete required WHS documentation relevant to work activity.
• Consult with, advise and support appropriate events committees to manage, support and deliver quality events.
• Participate in projects across the City Business and Engagement Unit, as required, and undertake other duties relevant to the role or skills required by the position.

*For a complete list of duties, please refer to the position description

The successful applicant will possess:

• Tertiary qualification in Event Management, Marketing or a related discipline and/or a minimum 3 years appropriate professional experience 
• A current Class C drivers’ license and own reliable transport 
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills 
• Experience in major event management 
• Ability to operate within a dynamic multi-disciplined, multi-project environment. 
• Ability to prepare and monitor budgets. 
• Flexibility to work after hours and weekends.

The salary range for this opportunity commences at $67,993 (Grade E Step1) + 10% super  

Click on the link below to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/council/about-us/careers/working-with-us 

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button below and creating a login using your email address. 

When submitting your application, make sure to address the Essential Criteria mentioned in the below Position Description in your covering letter.

We pride ourselves on being a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage people with a disability or culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all team members and other workers. Our COVIDsafe Workplace Policy requires all team members to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment with Canterbury Bankstown Council.

A current Working With Children Check is required to be attached to your resume when applying. 

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 31 October 2021.

For more information, please contact Britney McLennan (Team Leader City Events and Activation) on 02 9707 9656