Coordinator Event Projects

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- **Be at the heart of Melbourne’s most exciting events**:

- **Permanent full-time opportunity, offering stability and room for career growth in a dynamic, supportive environment.**:

- **$85,415 - $96,138 (dependant on skills & experience) + 11.5% Superannuation**

**About City of Melbourne**

Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the **City of Melbourne**, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.

We are the **City of Melbourne**, a place to be bold and inspirational.

**About the Role**

We are currently looking for a dynamic **Event Projects Coordinator** to join our exciting Experience Melbourne branch.

As the Event Projects Coordinator, you will play a vital role in advocating for events within the City of Melbourne by managing a variety of business and operational projects. As part of the Experience Melbourne Branch, this role directly contributes to the delivery of the Experience Melbourne Operational Plan by driving business process improvements and promoting best practices to ensure events are aligned with the city’s goals.

In this role, you’ll provide strategic advice on event business and technical matters, offering insightful recommendations to management on complex issues within a dynamic and politically sensitive environment. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing projects that improve processes and operational procedures to elevate the city’s event landscape. This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about event coordination, dedicated to operational excellence, and committed to advocating for public engagement through exceptional events.

**What you will bring to the Role**
- Strong organisational skills with an ability to work within a fast-paced environment to effectively deliver on multiple priorities with competing timeframes.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, influence, manage diverse stakeholder needs and expectations, and demonstrate emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and cooperative decision-making.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and understanding of risk management and mitigation strategies.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively convey information and influence outcomes.
- Understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, local laws, statutory and risk management requirements that govern large scale events.
- Significant experience in business support, event planning, operations or project management will be highly regarded.
- Understanding of the planning and operational considerations for events held in public open space will be highly regarded

**What we can offer you at City of Melbourne**
- **Attractive Remuneration & Benefits**:Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, salary packaging, excellent leave entitlements; including 20 Weeks paid parental leave, study assistance & great corporate discounts through our CoM Unity Employee Benefits program.
- **Career Progression**:Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment
- **Permanent Full Time Opportunity**:Permanent full-time opportunity based in one of our beautiful Melbourne CBD offices.
- **Work-Life Balance and Hybrid Working**:At the City of Melbourne, we champion work-life balance; explore alternative work arrangements, including ADO options.
- **Vibrant and Ambitious Team**: A collaborative team of passionate people who are dedicated to shaping the future of Melbourne for visitors and residents.

**How to Apply**
- Attaching your resume
- Including a cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the "What You Will Bring to the Role" requirements.