Civic Events Coordinator - [Archived Advertisement]

• Permanent, Full Time Position
• Salary circa $90k p.a. + super
• Convenient Preston Location, close to train and tram with flexible work arrangements

About Darebin City Council
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role
Darebin City Council’s Office of the CEO is going through an exciting expansion period, and we’re seeking enthusiastic, innovative and talented people to join our organisation . We’re passionate about delivering best-practice service to our vibrant community.

This is a busy and hands on role where you will be responsible for planning, organising and delivering key cultural and inclusive community and civic events and projects. This includes providing direct support to the Mayor when attending events and meetings with key stakeholders.

As the Civic Events Coordinator you will act as the point of contact for all events that involve the Mayor and Councillors. You will be responsible for managing Council’s events activity calendar and coordination of correspondence, speeches, reports, briefing papers and emails.

Skills & Experience

• Qualification in Events or related and/or extensive experience in events management and organisation of a wide range of cultural and community events
• Capability to work independently and under pressure with sound organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing demands with excellent attention to detail
• Highly developed communication and problem-solving skills to effectively manage complex and sensitive situations and provide excellent customer service
• Able to deal with confidential matters and maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues
• A current valid Victorian Driver's License

This position will require flexibility to work after hours, on weekends and to work beyond normal work hours to meet deadlines and attend events. At times, the work is challenging and busy, however flexible arrangements will be available.

Culture
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices including working from home options, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply
Darebin values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.

Queries can be directed to recruitment@darebin.vic.gov.au 

Applications close on Sunday 1st August at 11.30pm.

The Darebin City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.