Events and Administration Officer

Events and Administration Officer

About Our Council

Georges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.

The Premium Facilities business unit sits within our Assets and Infrastructure Directorate and is responsible for the management of major events at Councils Premium Facilities including Netstrata Jubilee Stadium  .

About the Opportunity

• Permanent Full-Time
• Salary from $66,471.26 - $77,016.87 per annum plus 10% superannuation
• Access to Flexible work options after successful completion probationary period and operational needs
• Wellness perks including flu vaccinations, health-checks, gym subsidy and more
• Deliver innovative services that promote and support our community

Georges River Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Events and Administration Officer to join our dynamic and busy Premium Facilities team.

The Events and Administration Assistant – Premium Facilities, is responsible for assisting with the delivery and planning events at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, and providing administrative support to the Manager, Premium Facilities, and the business unit managing the Premium Facilities portfolio.  

This includes:

• Assist with the planning and delivery of major and other events at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium including the preparation of all documentation providing event information and event plans.
• Active support to the venue team on major event days and take responsibility for delivery of minor events as required.
• Provide the clerical and administrative requirements of Premium Facilities including raising purchase orders, payment of invoices and goods receipting processes.
• Coordinate and supervise functions conducted at the venue as required including bookings, client liaison, administration, accreditations, provision of event information, event staffing and assist with the venue set up.
• Support the Manager, Premium Facilities and the team in delivering events, facility management and contract management required by the business unit.
• Perform all administration tasks related to the events and the venues, as required assisting the Events and Marketing Officer and the Operations Supervisor.

Selection Criteria:

Qualifications, Certificates & Licences

• Event Management qualification and/or demonstrated experience in delivering events or working in venues.
• Class C Drivers Licence

Essential

• Demonstrated experience coordinating events at other venues.
• Demonstrated experience in administrative and /or finance functions and systems.
• Proven skills in partnership building, client and stakeholder liaison to create a strong reputation for the venue and facilities.
• Proven skills and a high level of computer literacy with the ability to use a range of computer software packages, including Microsoft Office and document management and finance systems.
• High level administrative and organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple of tasks and meet competing deadlines.
• Excellent presentation and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Impeccable organisational skills
• Must be fully vaccinated (minimum 2 doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide Council with evidence of vaccination, or an accepted certified medical contraindication. Council reserves the right to confirm the validity of contraindications in accordance with NSW Health guidelines, and to direct a Worker to undertake an independent medical examination in relation to the issuance of a medical contraindication certificate.

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Luke Coleman, Manager Premium Facilities on 02 9330 6161.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: 3 February 2022 at 5pm AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.