Dynamic Community Events Lead

Melton City Council; City of Melton; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional superannuation for female >

GMHBA health plan access

16 weeks Paid Parental Leave

3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave

Job summary

Melton City Council is seeking an experienced events professional to join their team as a Band 5, contributing to the development and delivery of the Council’s dynamic community event program. This role works within an innovative event team to coordinate large- and small-scale outdoor events and corporate functions aligned with community wellbeing plans.

Reporting directly to the Arts and Events Coordinator, you will ensure events run in accordance with Council policies, manage budgets and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Event Management, Marketing or related discipline with little or no relevant work experience.
• Experience planning and executing successful events, including coordination, logistics, marketing, and budget management.
• Capacity to identify and resolve issues during event planning with risk management experience.
• Flexibility to work beyond standard hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Design, organise, and oversee all aspects of event execution, including logistics, operations, and evaluations.
• Support the development of event budgets and timelines, ensuring efficient logistical coordination.
• Identify and address community needs to effectively tailor event development and management.
• Implement and uphold Occupational Health and Safety and risk management strategies for safe events.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and support internal departments for smooth event delivery.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Logistics coordination

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management or Marketing

Job description

Melton City Council is seeking an experienced events professional to join their team as a Band 5, contributing to the development and delivery of the Council’s dynamic community event program. This role works within an innovative event team to coordinate large- and small-scale outdoor events and corporate functions aligned with community wellbeing plans.

Reporting directly to the Arts and Events Coordinator, you will ensure events run in accordance with Council policies, manage budgets and