You'll feel challenged and fulfilled because your work impacts our community.
Category: Arts, Heritage & Libraries
Location: Sunshine Coast
Type: Permanent Full-time
Salary: $85K – $92K Total Remuneration Package
Vacancy No: 5579
Why work with us? At Council, we're proud of our region. We collaborate with the community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. If you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you'll want to join our team!
The Arts, Heritage and Libraries Branch enlivens and enriches the lives of residents and visitors through the provision of library services, creative, cultural and heritage programs.
About the Role: As an Events Officer for Festivals and Events, you will promote and strengthen community wellbeing through the delivery of council-sponsored community and arts events, programs, and activities by providing excellence in customer service. You will also coordinate and deliver council civic and community events that promote a positive image of council and increase community identity.
Key Responsibilities: Lead the supervision of contractors and volunteers in the implementation of events. Provide administrative support in the coordination and timely delivery of events, including preparation of relevant documentation and record keeping, finance support (order preparing and receipting), database maintenance, and meeting support services. Maintain council's online and physical event resources, including the equipment and banner booking register, Events Hub, and events desk as required. Coordinate civic and community events and activities (1500 – 5000 attendees) which may occur during business hours, after hours, and on weekends. Minimum Requirements: Possess a Diploma or equivalent in a relevant field such as Event Management, Tourism, Public Relations, Business, or Creative Industries, or relevant industry experience. Current "C" Class Driver's License. Strong time management skills and attention to detail, with the ability to resolve problems and follow tasks through to completion accurately and on time. Demonstrated leadership ability to competently supervise event staff and volunteers. Our Culture & Employee Benefits: Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled, and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee, you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
Wellbeing: We offer discounted health-related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance programs, and development opportunities. Flexibility: We provide flexible working options including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid work-from-home model. Extras: We offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay 17.5% leave loading and generous superannuation contributions. How to Apply: Your written application should include:
A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfill the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. A current resume or curriculum vitae. Once you have these two documents ready, click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information: Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team at .
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region, we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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