Program and Events Officer

Department of Premier and Cabinet
Office of the Secretary
Executive Government Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 29 September, 2024 11:55 PM

**Position details**:
**Applications close**:

- Sunday 29 September, 2024 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:

- Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4**Salary**:

- $80,593.00 to $92,764.00 pro rata, per annum**Employment type**:

- Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time**Region**:

- South**Location**:

- Hobart**Job description**:

- The role is responsible for assisting in the effective delivery of the work of the Protocol Office. This includes supporting ad hoc programs and events, and the delivery of specific events and projects within overarching programs.We are committed to putting the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do. We will employ the right people. We will embed a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement. We will have the courage to change what needs to be changed. We will regularly review our policies and structures through a child and youth safety lens. Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm. We are growing a culture where everyone takes responsibility, shares information, and speaks up if something doesn’t seem right. Together, we’re creating a place where all children and young people are safe from harm.

We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.

We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

**Hours per fortnight**:
Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available.

**Duties**:
Support the planning and delivery of events and programs of strategic importance, including, but not limited to, the National Australia Day Program and events, and government exhibits at Agricultural Shows. This involves specific coordination within DPAC, with other departments and external organisations.

Assist in delivering strategic programs within the Department relating to the DPAC Values, and the Strategic Plan.

Prepare briefing papers, reports, correspondence, speeches, media releases, promotional material and other material as required, including developing and implementing communication strategies.

Provide administrative support for Programs delivered by the Protocol Office (and more broadly across the Division when priorities require this).

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including the Office of the Governor, the Premier’s Office and Ministerial Offices, Executive staff, consultants, creative agencies and members of the public.
- The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

**Desirable Requirements**:
Desirable, but not mandatory, requirements are:

- A current motor vehicle driver’s licence.
- Ability to work outside normal business hours in the lead up to and delivery of some events.

**How to apply**:
**Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.**

**For more information**:
Jordan Edmonds
Communications Consultant
Phone: (03) 6232 7391