• Permanent full time position
• Band 6
• Combine your love of events and arts/culture

This brand new position will provide creative and effective arts event development and management for the City's Arts & Culture Department. 

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies and operational plans for major events such as Geelong After Dark and Mountain to Mouth.
• Provide expert event management advice.
• Liaise with event organisers and contractors.
• Identify opportunities for funding, sponsorship and partnerships. 

Key attributes

• Demonstrated experience in event planning and delivery within the arts and culture sector and/or cultural tourism, project management, programming, budgeting and partnership development.
• Understanding of the role of events in place activation.
• Ability to contribute at both a conceptual and logistical level of event delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills.
• Ability to involve event organisers, community organisations, and other internal departments.  

About the City 

As Victoria's largest regional municipality, the City of Greater Geelong provides the benefits of city living in a beautiful seaside location. We enjoy an open and inclusive culture with great employment conditions, including flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, and training and development opportunities. The City is an equal opportunity employer and values the contributions a diverse workforce can bring to the community.

Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close 5.00pm Friday 1 September 2017.

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