Festivals And Events Support Officer

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Council Jobs Full time
Overview

Band 4 - $75,804 - $80,333 per annum (plus super). Permanent full time.

About Us

Greater Dandenong City Council is located 35km southeast of Melbourne and covers 129 square kilometres with a population of over 169,000. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the Dandenong Market. The Council is culturally diverse, with residents from over 150 birthplaces. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport. The Council has approximately 900 employees and supports development, innovation, and a respectful, engaged, creative and honest workplace culture.

About the Role

There is a permanent opportunity with the Council's Festivals and Events team for a Festivals and Events Support Officer. You will work on Council's award-winning events program and support the community's events in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Current conditions allow hybrid working (work from home and office). Strong communication skills and a can-do attitude are highly regarded, with some weekend and evening work for events.

Reporting to the Coordinator Festivals and Events, the role will:

  • Provide administrative and project support for major Council-led and community festivals and events.
  • Respond to enquiries from internal and external partners and community and corporate event organisers.
  • Assist in festivals and events promotion including distribution of materials and social media.
  • Work with other teams across Council to help facilitate high quality events, activities and festivals.

The successful candidate will be asked to provide a clear Working with Children Check and consent to a national police check (and where relevant an international criminal history check), subject to spent conviction laws. Note that having a criminal record does not automatically bar you from applying; each application is considered on its merits.

Benefits

Council offers an inclusive and diverse culture that supports work-life balance and opportunities to learn and grow. Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
  • Flexible working options including hybrid work
  • Learning and development programs including study assistance
  • Reward and recognition programs
  • Health initiatives and wellbeing programs
  • A vibrant social club

For more information about benefits, please visit the careers page: Working with Us. Council supports flexible working arrangements and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Reasonable workplace adjustments will be provided as needed. The Council is committed to an inclusive environment and child safety.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the online application form including:

  • A brief cover letter
  • Your resume
  • Response to key selection criteria

You will be required to answer selection questions and provide references as part of the process. Applications close at 5pm, Tuesday, 9 September 2025.

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