Events Advisor

Libraries, Arts and Culture
- Part-time
- Closing on: Jun 30 2025
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- **Support the delivery of quality events that enrich and connect the community**:

- **Part time permanent role (15.2 hours per week)**:

- **$48.01 - $52.38 per hour (dependent on experience) + superannuation**

**About the role**
As an Events Advisor, you will provide support, advice and establish systems and processes to enable the delivery of high quality events across the Council. The role will ensure a streamlined, positive and systematic approach for Glen Eira events.
The role will work closely with and contribute to the overall work of the Arts and Culture team to achieve organisational outcomes.
- Other responsibilities include:_
- Provide expert advice and guidance to internal teams on high quality event planning and delivery, ensuring alignment with Council's vision and objectives, community engagement goals and risk management.
- Deliver training sessions, workshops, or one-on-one support to build internal staff capability in event planning, compliance, and best practices.
- Provide advice on budgeting for events, assist with cost estimates, and ensure financial accountability and value for money in event delivery.

**About you**
Are you passionate about bringing people together through creative, impactful events? We are looking for someone with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills who can build strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and community groups. If you have a talent for planning and assisting with diverse events that make a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you

The following is also required:

- Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline plus experience or less formal qualification with substantial relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering a range of public events, preferably within a local government or community setting.
- Strong understanding of compliance requirements, including permits, risk assessments, and public safety regulations.
- Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply._

**Pre-employment checks**
- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

**Closing date**: 30 June 2025 at 11.55pm

**What's on offer**
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

- Hybrid work environment
- Flexible work options
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
- Access to paid training and participation in Council's Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

**Working at Glen Eira City Council**
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

**Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to**:

- **Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.**:

- **Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.**

**We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.