Coordinator Events

**JOIN OUR JOURNEY TO BECOME THE BEST COUNCIL IN AUSTRALIA**

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking **Coordinator Events** to join our team at Singleton Council. In this role, you’ll make a real impact on the everyday lives of people within our community by achieving important outcomes for Singleton to grow and flourish.

**ABOUT US**

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services to our community, supporting our vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

**THE ROLE**

We are looking for a Coordinator Events to coordinate and facilitate a program of events and activities that encourage community participation and visitation, creating a vibrant and creative social environment.

With Qualifications in Events, Project Management or related discipline, and relevant experience, you will be responsible for the management of Council flagship events, the provision of information and support for community groups to hold their own events including the Council event process, helping community groups secure funding and the identification of potential future events and activities for the Singleton LGA. In addition you will also be responsible for the Civic Centre and provide support for both council and community functions.

Ability to work after hours and weekends to suit planned events and functions is a must.

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**
- Qualifications in Events, Project Management or related discipline
- Demonstrated event management experience, identifying and running a program of events
- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining policy, process and templates
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated success in networking and collaborating across diverse groups with an outcome focus

**DESIRABLE CRITERIA**
- Demonstrated experience in securing sponsorship, grant funding and/or funding external programs
- Demonstrated experience working in a community environment
- Demonstrated experience in marketing and promotion

**TICKETS AND LICENCES**
- NSW Driver's licence

This position is offered on a permanent full-time basis working** **35 hours per week.

Remuneration for this position is based on 14 of the salary system which equates to a base salary between $98,309.12 - $110,585.28 per annum plus superannuation.

**WHY JOIN US?**

At Singleton Council, we are a dynamic, multi-skilled, diverse group of people who share the same passion — to deliver outstanding services and outcomes to our community. We value difference and the creativity it generates towards our productive workforce.

Working for Singleton Council you will join an Engaged, Safe, Sustainable and Performing workforce who, together, we exist to make a difference for our community. To make smart, sustainable decisions, and to go above and beyond so that our community continues to be loved locally and recognised nationally. If you are looking for a challenging and strategically focused career which delivers tangible results for the community all whilst working in a flexible, contemporary environment, join us on our journey to be the best council in Australia.
- **Be community-first**:You’ll create or support important community outcomes and will be fulfilled by the impact you have on everyday lives.
- **Help drive change, step by step**:You’ll help improve _what _we deliver and _how _we deliver it. You’ll challenge us to move forward, combining hard work and drive with professionalism and staying power.
- **Learn and grow**:You’ll develop your skills and reach new heights through the diversity of what we do and through a range of ongoing training opportunities.
- **Join a supportive, family-friendly organisation**:Commit to our journey to achieve the best outcomes for our community and we will support you to find the right balance between work and life.
- **Join an employer of choice organisation**:You'll be a part of an organisation** **that has** **innovative programs targeting staff wellbeing, recognition and inclusion as well as fostering a culture of collective leadership that has seen our organisation recognised as an Employer of Choice from the Human Resources Director (HRD) Australia.

**WANT TO KNOW MORE?**

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing for the community click **here** **to explore our webpages.

Why work for Singleton Council? Click **here** to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the **position description**.**

**INTERESTED?**:
For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Sean Britton, Manager Strategy and Engagemen