Event Coordinator

**Be part of something big and join City of Melbourne’s festival team to help produce some of the city’s most exciting events**:

- **Permanent full-time opportunity**:

- **$83,741 - $94,253 (dependent on skills & experience) + 11% Superannuation**:

- **Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment**

**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.
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**About the Role**:
Join our Experience Melbourne team and play a pivotal role in shaping some of the city’s most iconic events.

We are seeking an experienced **Event Coordinator** to assist in the programming and producing of major events such as Now or Never, New Year’s Eve, Melbourne Fashion Week and more. With the opportunity to work on two or more events annually, you'll be at the forefront of shaping unforgettable experiences for the community. As an Event Coordinator you will sit predominantly within the Now or Never team, helping produce the festival’s art, ideas, sound and technology festival program.

With a solid knowledge of the performing arts industry, coupled with an established network of creative industry contacts, the coordinator will be responsible for many components including planning, programming and operations/logístical management, liaising with a range of industry stakeholders, developing and assisting with the marketing and communications strategy, budget management and undertaking thorough OH&S and risk assessments.

This role will see you developing, coordinating, and executing large scale and community events across the Experience Melbourne Branch with an initial focus on the Now or Never festival. Your responsibilities will primarily revolve around providing operational and administrative support for these events, including tasks such as programming, operations management, ticketing, budgeting, contractor oversight, and acquittal. With a strong emphasis on efficiency and effectiveness, this role encompasses significant administrative components crucial for the seamless delivery of each event. [EP1]
- **What you will bring to the Role**:

- Proven project management skills including the ability to provide input into the planning process, manage project plans and manage budgets & contract management as well as an ability to adapt to change and work within set procedures
- Experience in programming, coordination and operations in an event environment - arts, community or music festival/events is highly desirable
- Experience in a supporting role within a large event team and a proven ability to understand complex reporting lines and manage competing demands with an understanding of operational and risk management issues relating to major events
- Demonstrated understanding of or experience with marketing, sponsorship and PR/media requirements within events
- Skills in event administration including preparation of event plans, reports, correspondence, papers, database management, general office duties and advanced skills in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are essential

**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; manage your own schedule, work from home, and 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**
- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter outlining ‘What you will bring to the Role’ (no more than 1 page)

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