Vibrant Places Officer Psc1106

**A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC**

**The opportunity**

An opportunity has become available in our Vibrant Places team for an experienced Vibrant Places Officer to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis

Reporting to our Events, Arts and Culture Lead, your role as Vibrant Places Officer is key to our success in delivering events, arts and place making activations across our Local Government area. You will deliver councils Civic events including Australia Day, NAIDOC week and New Years Eve. You will support the overall Vibrant Places team in creating vibrant and liveable places, supporting economic growth, increasing overnight visitor spend, and fostering community connection in Port Stephens.

You will also work with community and event organisers to support the delivery of events on council land. Including providing advice, expertise and support in building a safe, sustainable and inclusive event in Port Stephens
- **This is a permanent opportunity** - working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
- **Base Salary Range**: $66,924 to $78,574 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $2,312 retention allowance - **salary reflective of 2024/25 FY rates and will increase by 4% from end of July 2025.**:

- **You will be working from** PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

**Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here -**view the position description.**
- Contribute to the development and delivery of Council’s events and activation program to align with identified strategic outcomes
- Facilitate and support film wedding and event organisers with the PSC licence
- Support the curation of the arts and cultural program

**We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role Here’s what we’re looking for**:

- Tertiary qualification in a related field with proven experience in a similar role
- Sound understanding of the event and arts industry including experience with operations, development, support and facilitation in events and arts projects
- Prior experience coordinating event or community projects including planning and delivery skills

**This is life at PSC**
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
- Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
- Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
- Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
- And lots more

**Enough about us, we want to hear about you So tell us about**
- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
- Tell us why you think an events, arts and culture program is important to Port Stephens.

**Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know**
- Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 27 July 2025
- Contact: Chantelle Sives, Events, Arts and Culture Team Leader, on (02) 4988 0108 or 0417 703 401
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