Temporary (Maternity Relief) - Full Time Be a vital member of a team that organises and supports the delivery of up to 1000 exciting events and festivals per year, that foster a true sense of community across our City. Join a dedicated team that add vibrancy to our community Support planning and delivery of innovative and engaging community experiences Temporary role up to 12-months LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB We have two exciting opportunities for experienced and energetic Events and Festivals Officers to join our vibrant and active Arts Culture and Tourism department for a temporary contract. The position will work within a small team to ensure the successful delivery of the Events and Festivals Strategic Action Plan 2024-2028, by delivering a vibrant, exciting and successful events and festivals annual program that supports tourism and economic development for the city. Your key focus areas will be: Review and assessment of events, festival and film license applications in accordance with Council guidelines. Provide expert advice to local event organisers and build their capacity to run safe and successful events in our LGA through the development and implementation of events and festivals policies, procedures and toolkits. Liaison with external stakeholders and stallholders including community groups, local businesses, professional event organisers, suppliers, and local and state agencies regarding events and festivals management within the LGA. The planning, organisation and delivery of a range of exciting and engaging major events and festivals, including working with internal teams to develop marketing, media and promotional strategies. Assist in identifying alternate funding sources such as corporate sponsorship, state and federal funding, and other sources to support the delivery of Council-led events and festivals. May operate across departmental service delivery, Monday through to Sunday 6am – 11pm. Working across ACT facilities and/or the Administration Building and event locations within the LGA. Spending periods of time working outdoors, in the delivery of council-led events and festivals in varied weather conditions. High levels of manual handling and moving and installation of event equipment and signage. LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU You have strong organisational and communication skills with an ability to effectively manage multiple aspects of event planning and delivery. Your excellent attention to detail helps in ensuring that every element runs smoothly. A natural problem-solver, you are adept at anticipating needs and delivering solutions. You take pride in delivering top-notch customer service and are committed to making every event memorable for our guests and stakeholders. You will specifically meet the below criteria: Tertiary qualifications in Events Management (or a related discipline). Demonstrated experience in Event and/or Festival planning and delivery. Class C Drivers Licence. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines to a high standard of accuracy and consistency. Comprehensive interpersonal and public relations skills with the ability to work within a team environment. Experience in the review and assessment of event licenses or approvals. Understanding and experience of legislative requirements that impact on events including WH&S, risk management, insurance, traffic, permits and licensing. If you feel you can excel in a role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you! LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS Competitive salary commencing from $77,896 a year plus industry-leading 12 per cent superannuation 2x Temporary Maternity Leave Contract – Up to 12-months 35-hour working week on a nine-day fortnight Training and development opportunities Idyllic location working across beautiful Lake Macquarie Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac! CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council. LET'S START If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 3 November 2024. For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Kirrily Anderson, Coordinator Lifelong Learning and Engagement on 4069 0065 or via email If you need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Blair Stevenson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, 4069 0083 or via email We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here. To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement. Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment. Lake Macquarie City Council126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310 #J-18808-Ljbffr