Senior Events Officer

2 weeks ago


Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia Hume City Council Full time $97,199 - $104,941 per year
Job Description
  • Temporary Fixed Term Fulltime role until 30 June 2027
  • $97,099 - $104,941 per annum plus Superannuation
  • Join the Events and Festivals team

Hume City Council serves one of Victoria's most dynamic and diverse communities, located in Melbourne's north and northwest. With a population now exceeding 262,000 residents and growing rapidly, Hume is a vibrant mix of urban centres, suburban neighbourhoods, and rural landscapes.

The Council is dedicated to delivering high-quality services, sustainable infrastructure, and inclusive programs that support community wellbeing, economic development, and environmental stewardship. From parks and libraries to business support and youth initiatives, Hume City Council is shaping a thriving future for all.

Join our Events Team as a Senior Event and Festivals Officer - Program and help bring Hume's event calendar to life—from multicultural festivals and community celebrations, as well as activations across the City. If you're passionate about creating memorable experiences and connecting people, we'd love to have you on board.

The key objectives of the position are:

  • Deliver inclusive, high-quality programming for Council festivals and events in line with the Hume City Council Events and Festivals Strategy 2023–2026.
  • Collaborate with artists, community groups, and contractors to develop and implement artistic and cultural content.
  • Foster stakeholder relationships and promote community engagement, access, and inclusion.
  • Support program logistics, contract management, and budgeting processes.
  • In collaboration with Coordinator Events and Festivals, the position is required to support the design, delivery, evaluation and review of the Events Grants Program.
  • Contribute to marketing efforts by supplying accurate program and artistic information.
  • Maintain program records and support continuous improvement of event planning systems.

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

The following knowledge and skills are required to be utilised:

  • Expert knowledge in engaging and collaborating with artists and community groups to facilitate programming for arts or community-based festivals.
  • Proven skills in creative programming and event project management, demonstrating the ability to coordinate multiple complex events successfully.
  • Knowledge and experience in assessing and managing risk processes associated with events to ensure the safe and compliant delivery of events.
  • Demonstrated competence in contract administration and monitoring.
  • In-depth understanding of community cultural development principles and practices relevant to local government contexts.
  • Experience in writing clear, concise reports and preparing formal correspondence for external stakeholders.
  • Understanding of the organisation's long term goals to support service planning programs and initiatives in line with industry best practice.

Required Certifications & Qualifications

  • Degree or Diploma in Arts Management, Events Management or a related field and some relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience in similar or comparable organisations.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of local government operations, including relevant processes and procedures would be advantageous.
  • Proven experience in planning, programming, and delivering events, arts and cultural programs, within a local government setting.
  • Experience in developing and implementing artistic and community-focused program for events and festivals, within budget and in a timely manner.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate activities and projects effectively while adhering to budgets, timelines, and objectives.
  • Current driver's licence.
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