Event Operations Officer

**Job Number**:
498283

**Division**:
Community & Environment

**Employment Status**:
Full time, Permanent

**Categories**:
Sport and Recreation

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

**Sport and Recreation**

This role sits within our Sport and Recreation Branch which aims to collaborate with the community to develop sustainable organisations, facilities and services, that support healthy and active lifestyles for residents and visitors to the Moreton Bay Region.

The Queensland State Equestrian Centre (QSEC) is a 30-hectare equestrian and major events precinct owned and operated by the Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC) and is located at Beerburrum Road Caboolture, Queensland. QSEC is the premier equestrian venue in Queensland and has one of the country’s largest covered sand arenas. At the heart of QSEC is a covered 3000 seat main arena and adjoining second arena and 154 permanent stables. Combined with expansive grounds and camping areas, QSEC offers significant opportunities for a wide variety major events and activation.

**About our opportunity**

We are welcoming an Events Operations Officer to join our fun and energetic team at QSEC and hit the ground running

As Events Operations Officer, your main responsibility will be the coordination of events at QSEC - resulting in a variety of exciting and bustling duties. These will include:

- the preparation and delivery of a diverse range of events and bookings across a 7-day week
- providing and presenting appropriate venue facilities
- oversee the management of facility bookings
- act as the point of contact for all venue related matters
- providing sound advice and effective problem solving
- assisting with the development and delivery of the venue’s operational plan and capital budget
- reporting on the venue’s finance, operations and performance
- undertaking administrative duties and financial processing
- identifying and implementing opportunities for venue and event improvement

You will also foster an environment of trust, innovation and teamwork and build many relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to promote, welcome and sustain business at the venue.

**About you**

We are seeking an influential and motivated leader who can naturally build and maintain positive and productive relationships. We will leverage your experience in an events management role and your strong operational and administrative background to successfully deliver our events and facilities. As a must, you will also demonstrate and possess:

- time management and organisational skills to facilitate a well presented and efficient venue
- an ability and willingness to operate in a fast-paced environment and coordinate and deliver events with professionalism, enthusiasm and exceptional customer service
- a strong attention to detail and passion for delivering events
- experience and insight into reporting on venue and event performance, finance and operations
- a commitment to quality customer service, teamwork, safety and Council values

You will also be comfortable with the physical demands of the role working across a 7-day week and occasionally, the requirement to be on call and complete overtime.

It is desirable that you also have a working knowledge of the horse industry and equestrian events, as well as knowledge of MBRC processes. The following certifications may also need to be obtained within 3 months:

- Working with Children Blue Card
- Qld RSA - Responsible Service of Alcohol certification
- First Aid & CPR

If this sounds like an opportunity for you to take the reins and demonstrate your abilities and talent, then hesitate no further and

**The Details**

**Term**: Permanent Full Time

**Award/Level**: Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 4, Schedule 2 of the Moreton Bay Regional Council EBA4 Certified Agreement

**Location**: Queensland State Equestrian Centre (QSEC), Caboolture
- $80,265 + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
- 72.5 hour fortnight
- 9 day fortnight

**Why join the MBRC Team?**

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for y