Head of Civic Centre Operations

1 week ago

Wantirna South, Victoria, Australia Knox City Council Full time

Job no: 495515

Work type:
Permanent Full-time

Location:
Knox Civic Centre

Categories:
Governance

Your new role


We are looking for an energetic and positive team player to lead our Civic Centre Operations team on a permanent full-time basis.


You'll lead and work with a small, dedicated team to ensure the effective and efficient running of our Civic Centre function spaces, managing room bookings, and supporting various internal and external events and meetings.

Your expertise in event support, team leadership, and facility management will help us deliver exceptional service to our Council, staff, and the public.

Join us in fostering a welcoming environment and leading a motivated team to success.

This is a full-time permanent role based at our Civic Centre in Wantirna South. This is a Band 6 classified role, remuneration will be $92, $101, depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will need to thrive

The key selection criteria for this role are:

  • Demonstrated experience in supporting functions and events in a multifunction environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading, motivating and operating a team in a high demand service environment.
  • Experience in setting up audio/visual, computer or sound system equipment.
  • Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets in line with financial delegations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and suppliers.
  • Ability to physically and safely set up rooms including moving tables and chairs, carrying out cleaning duties etc.

How to apply:


Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the 'what you need to thrive' section from the to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

To view a copy of the please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.

Why Us:

At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments.

We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.


We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.


Beyond that, we also offer:
- growth and learning opportunities;
- career development;
- reward and recognition programs; and,
- a supportive Employee Assistance Program.


As an employee (in accordance with Knox City Council's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy) you may be required to provide evidence that you are compliant with the vaccination requirements prior to commencement.

It is highly recommended that all Council staff are vaccinated.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

  • Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse._


Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.


Advertised: 24 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 09 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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