Assistant Events Producer

Cumberland Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Leave entitlements and MyLeave perks

Health & wellbeing programs

Free access to council facilities

Job summary

Cumberland City Council seeks an Assistant Events Producer to support the Major Events and Civic calendar. You will plan, organise and execute a range of events from development through to delivery, evaluation and reporting, collaborating with the Events Team and external partners.

The role covers small to medium events, with opportunities to assist larger festivals. A term contract of up to 6 months is offered, with full-time hours and a 70-hour fortnight schedule.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant will have a qualification in Event Management or related industry experience.
• Experience delivering community, civic, cultural and/or public events is essential.
• Strong knowledge of event operations, logistics, risk management and compliance is required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and execute a range of small to medium-scale major events and activations.
• Contribute to the delivery of larger-scale major events and festivals within the calendar.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders across the full event lifecycle.
• Evaluate outcomes and provide reporting to inform future programs.
• Assist in developing innovative concepts aligned with community needs.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Working with children check

Education

Event management qualification

Related industry experience

Job description

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 250,000 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 team deliver an annual program of welcoming major community events, civic events and activations that celebrate Cumberland’s rich cultural tapestry and food cultures including Lunar New Year, Australia Day, Easter, Ramadan Street Festival, Diwali Festival and the crowd favourite, Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival.

The Assistant Events Producer works collaboratively with the Events Team to support the development and implementation of Council’s the Major Events and Civic calendar. This position is responsible for planning, organising and executing a range of small to medium-scale major events, civic events, community activations and receptions across the full event lifecycle from development and planning through to delivery, evaluation and reporting. The role also contributes to the delivery of larger-scale major events and festivals.

The successful applicant will require:

• Relevant qualification in Event Management or related industry experience in delivery of events.
• Demonstrated experience delivering community, civic, cultural and/or public events.
• Demonstrated knowledge of event operations, logistics, risk management and compliance.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience managing event suppliers, contractors and stakeholders.
• High level interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Commercially minded, contributing ideas that are creative, innovative and aligned to major community events.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve team outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Working with Children Check.

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About this role:

• Term contract (up to 6 months), full-time position
• Working 70 hours per fortnight
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement
• Located at Council's Merrylands 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 10 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,696.50 to $1,950.97 per week , plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

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, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) 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,10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year, parental leave entitlements 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 and managed Aquatic Centres
• 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.