Event Partnership And Grants Coordinator

Event Partnership and Grants Coordinator (9603)

Job No:COH23653

Location:Hobart, TAS

Employment Status:Full-time

No. of Vacancies:1

Closing Date: 28 Sep 2025 AEST

Group and Team: Creative City Group, Events Team
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Fixed-Term (12 months - Maternity Leave) ; Part-time 0.6 FTE (23 hours per week)
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024

- Flexible work arrangement and great work-life balance.
- Make a positive impact on your community.
- Collaborative working environment.

About the role

The role coordinates all aspects of the City of Hobart Event Partnership and Grants program, maximising community participation and brand benefit with wide audience reach and stakeholder management. Role accountabilities include:

- Coordinate communications, marketing and media for event grants and partnership programs.
- Ensure that Elected Members and the executive leadership team are briefed about issues pertaining to event grants and partnerships.
- Be key contact for all event grant and partnership enquiries and recipients.
- Prepare reports associated with event grants and partnership programs and projects.
- Develop and maintain agreements and memoranda of understanding as required.

Are you passionate about creating meaningful connections and fostering partnerships that make a difference? We are seeking an Event Partnership and Grants Coordinator to join our dynamic team, where your expertise in event coordination and grant management will be instrumental in driving our mission forward.

The desired applicant will have:

- Bachelor Degree or higher in Events Management or other relevant discipline, or demonstrated and substantial relevant experience.
- Current Driver Licence.
- Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
- Chief Fire Warden training (Desirable).

You will have a can-do attitude and want to work in a friendly team environment. If you have great attention to detail and exceptional administrative and event coordination skills, if this sounds like you, then it’s time to step into the spotlight

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. We do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed. Please contact us prior to the closing time if you have issues submitting your application.

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application. The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit. Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Allows you to pre-fill the application using your SEEK profile information and resume

Privacy Acknowledgment

Collection of Personal Information

Hobart City Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Council recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us. Council's recruitment applications are hosted by external service providers who also recognise the importance of privacy. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by these external service providers until such time as you elect not to have your information stored on these external hosted sites.

- Yes I agree to the privacy statement *

Personal Details

- First name *
- Last name *
- E-mail *
- Phone *
- Street *
- Street Cont.
- City, Town or Suburb *
- Postcode or Zipcode *
- Country *
- State, Region or Province *

Questions

Work Rights It is a legal requirement for all Australian employers to ensure candidates have the right to work in Australia. The City of Hobart is not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time, so you must have appropriate work rights to apply for this position.

- I am an Australian Citizen
- I am a permanent resident of Australia or NZ citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport
- I am a non citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights and I consent to this being verified
- I am a non citizen who requires visa sponsorship from an employer. Applicants requiring sponsorship will be marked as unsuccessful.

Diversity Do you identify as either of the following?

- I identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- I am from a non-English speaking background
- Relevant Qualifications, Licences, and Competencies Please outline the qualifications, licences and competencies you may have that are relevant to the role (as per the Position Description). Copies of qualifications and competencies (excluding Driver Licence) must also be attached to your application. *

I consent to City of Hobart formally verifying the qualifications I listed above. *

- Yes

Selection Criteria Please address the knowledge, experience, skills and competencies for this role, ensuring you provide evidence based examples to support your claim (maximum 600 words). *

- Yes

Behavioural Competency How do you embody the City of Hobart's values (People, Teamwork, Focus & Direction, Creativity & Innovation, and Accountability) in your approach to this role? Provide a brief example (maximum 100 words). *

- Yes

Driver Licence Declaration I declare that I hold the required licence and if I am the successful candidate I agree to the condition of employment to present the original in person for sighting on the first day of work. *

- Agreed

Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) is Mandatory for this Role. Do you hold a current Tasmanian RWVP for employment? Or are you willing and eligible to obtain one? Where available, please provide the registration or application number below. *

- Yes - Currently Hold
- No - But eligible and willing to obtain
- No - Not willing and/or ineligible
- If yes or willing/eligible, please provide your RWVP registration or application number. RWVP registration is required before commencement in this position.

Pre-Employment Checks - National Police History and Medical Assessment The final stage of the recruitment process includes the requirement to undertake a National Police History Check and Pre-employment Medical Assessment. Are you willing to undergo these checks? *

- Yes
- No

Experience I have the following work experience in the relevant field of the role.

- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 5 years
- 5 to 10 years
- Over 10 years

Resume Have you attached a copy of your current Resume? Applicants' Resume demonstrates work experience that supports the requirements outlined in Position Description. *

- Yes
- No

References We require you to nominate at least two (2) professional referees. These people will be required to speak to your work performance as it pertains to the position you are applying for. Please provide your nominated referees' name, position title, contact number and email address. Please note, that at least one referee should be your most recent direct manager.

Referee 1
Name: *

- Relationship: *
- Phone: *
- Email: *

Referee 2
Name: *

- Relationship: *
- Phone: *
- Email: *

Application Did you require any assistance in completing this application? Assistance may include a family member or friend, support person, professional job application writer, interpreter, artificial intelligence, etc. *

- Yes
- No

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