Events Officer

**$69,814 to $80,286 per annum**:

- **Full Time Permanent - 35 hours a week**:

- **Participation in Council’s 9-day fortnight scheme**

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

**About the role**

The **Events Officer** will assist in the administration, planning and delivery of Council’s annual Events Program which promotes community engagement and supports local initiatives. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, including community groups, contractors and volunteers to ensure safe and professional event delivery. The Events Officer will also be guided by the Events Manager in the coordination and administration of Council’s Community Events Grants Program.
- Key responsibilities, not limited to:_
- Actively participate in the delivery of Council’s annual Events Program including major festivals and town centre activations ensuring safe event delivery with a high level of customer satisfaction
- Administer and maintain quality records, including spreadsheets, online databases, events calendars and internal reporting systems to ensure compliance with record-keeping policies and procedures
- Act as the primary contact for event attendees, stallholders and performers, responding to enquiries in a professional and timely manner
- Assist in developing promotional materials to increase event visibility and community participation
- Assist the Events team in the development of new events and activations in response to changing community needs and Council objectives
- Collaborate with and assist the Events team, Events and Place Manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities

**About the person**
- Essential requirements for the role include the following:_
- Qualifications in event delivery/management/planning and/or equivalent experience.
- Excellent administrative skills, with the ability to maintain quality documentation and comply with Council’s record-keeping requirements.
- High level customer service and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with a range of external stakeholders, including event attendees, contractors, community groups and volunteers.
- Ability to work flexibly, including outside of normal business hours to support and deliver events.
- Current “Class C” Driver’s Licence.

**What’s on offer**

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $69,814 to $80,286 (salary + super).

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

- Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
- Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
- Continuous training, support, and leadership development
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks)
- And much, much more

**Want to know more?**

**How to apply**
- The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace._