Events Officer

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.
Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community's vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome , belong and succeed .
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The Events and Culture team deliver an annual program of welcoming community events celebrating Cumberland's rich cultural tapestry and food cultures including Lunar New Year, Australia Day, Easter, Ramadan Street Festival, Diwali and the crowd favourite, Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival. 
The team have been nominated in the 2022 FBi Radio SMAC Awards for the Best Arts Program, and operate one of Western Sydney's newest contemporary art spaces, the Granville Centre Art Gallery which presents arts, culture and events projects, programs and initiatives designed to increase social cohesion, enhance and activate Cumberland's places.
Council is seeking an Events Officer to support the design, development and delivery of events. This is a great opportunity to play a big part in a small team reporting to the Events Coordinator working on a variety of events across the annual events program including Council's signature event the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival.
The Events Officer provides specialist skills and supports a range of event related activities, in the key areas of:
Event Delivery and Programming Operations, Logistics and Production Administrative Support You'll join the Events and Culture team to develop and deliver events projects, programs and initiatives designed to connect communities with one another and with Cumberland's great local places. The team produces high quality contemporary events celebrating our diverse communities and places, presenting engaging experiences for event audiences. If you are looking for a fun and vibrant team to be a part of, apply now!
The successful applicant will require:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Event Management or related industry experience in the delivery of events.  High level administrative and organisational skills. Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills. Strong knowledge of Work Health & Safey and Risk Management. Current Working with Children Check Current Class C Driver's Licence Download the position description here for more information. 
About this role: Permanent, full-time position 70 hour fortnight/week Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement Located at Council's Merrylands office with occasional and may be required to work across any of Council's work locations Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
Grade 8 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,336.51 to $1,536.98 per week, plus 11.5% superannuation The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role WHAT WE CAN OFFER We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career Leave entitlements including annual leave, personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable) Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable) Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities Free access to Council owned swimming pools Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT US Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.
Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process. 
What you'll need to have for this role: The right to live and work in Australia Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council's Health Monitoring Procedure, as required Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council's COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure. Enquiries :  Telephone Chloe Babbage, Events Coordinator on 8757 9211 for further information.
Closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 17 July 2024  HOW TO APPLY To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire. You'll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed. Digits only or add + for international numbers
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Yes No Please outline any relevant qualifications you hold and your experience related to the role. * Please provide examples from your work history demonstrating your experience in assisting the development and delivery of events. * Please outline your experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and partners to deliver events or projects. * Using an example from your events work experience, please outline how you have used time management skills to manage multiple tasks, competing priorities and deadlines. * Have you received a COVID-19 vaccination? * Yes, I have had two (2) doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved COVID-19 vaccination I have had one (1) dose of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccination and will be receiving my second dose shortly No, I am not vaccinated and do not intend on getting vaccinated I have a medical contraindication to the COVID-19 vaccine Are you the subject of a current, open investigation concerning misconduct (eg. unacceptable or improper behaviour), or have you had any substantiated findings of misconduct against you in the last 10 years? * Yes No If you answered yes to the above question, could you please provide some further detail. For conflict of interest purposes, please identify if you know any staff members of Cumberland City Council (including family, or other significant relationships). Council is committed to providing an accessible, safe and inclusive workplace for all. To help us identify and support people from diverse groups please state if you require any support or additional assistance during the recruitment process. Are you under 18 years of age at the time of applying for this role? * Yes No Your IP address (15.158.31.107) has been logged. 166 Hits.#J-18808-Ljbffr