About the Role
In this role as a Temporary Full-Time Events Officer, you will play a crucial part in working with event organisers on their planning and execution of events. This regulatory position is integral to ensuring that events are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all relevant regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Event Processing & Permits: Processing of event and film applications, and issue permits in a timely and efficient manner.
* Stakeholder Relations: Building and sustaining strong relationships with event organisers, emergency services, internal stakeholders, and special agencies to facilitate smooth event operations.
* Onsite Support: Attending events as required to provide on-the-ground support to event organisers and ensure that all operational aspects are managed effectively.
* Promotional Opportunities: Encouraging event organisers to leverage promotional opportunities through Events Geelong, enhancing the visibility and reach of their events.
* Risk Management: Promoting and implementing robust risk management practices and procedures to safeguard participants and attendees.
* Communication Plans: Collaborating with event organisers to draft and execute stakeholder communication plans when necessary.
* Event Coordination: Undertaking specific tasks related to City-supported activities, including events managed by the City of Greater Geelong.
* Reporting: Preparing detailed reports and correspondence in alignment with Unit requirements and Council policies.
About You
* To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Demonstrated experience relevant to event management and/or conducting a regulatory role issuing permits.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices and risk management principles in relation to activities in open public spaces.
* Experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
* The ability to solve problems as they arise and know when to escalate to leadership as required.
* Ability to work effectively in a team and be flexible/responsive to business needs.
* A adopt a continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to adapt to changes in processes and regulation.
* Flexibility to undertake out of hours work, including weekends and evenings.
Benefits
* We offer salary sacrificing and novated lease options.
* Cultural and ceremonial leave.
* Study leave.
* paid parental leave (16 weeks primary and six weeks secondary) and superannuation payments on all 52 weeks primary parental leave.
* IVF, surrogate and miscarriage bereavement leave.
* Training and career development opportunities.
* A healthy and safe environment.
* Our employee well-being program.
* Corporate membership rates at Swim Sport and Leisure facilities.
* Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
Salary: $90,263 - $97,365 pa plus super
Location: Central Geelong-based employees are located in the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.