Events Manager

Public Sector People; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit an Events Manager on a 3-month contract with an immediate start. You will own the planning and delivery of a major community event, oversee logistics, timelines, budgets and operational requirements, and manage budgets while leading a small team.

You will liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers and partners, resolve issues proactively, and ensure compliance with safety and local government policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale community events.
• Experience managing event budgets of over $100k.
• Experience in NSW Local Government and understanding council processes.
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead small teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with competing priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of planning and delivery of a major community event.
• Oversee event logistics, timelines, budgets and operational requirements.
• Manage event budgets.
• Coordinate and support a small team to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors and partners.
• Identify and resolve issues with a proactive approach.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety, risk and local government policies.
• Review plans to improve event delivery and community experience.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing priorities.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Risk management

Project planning

Job description

Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit for an Events Manager.
Contract: 3 months | Immediate Start
Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the planning and delivery of a major community event.
• Oversee event logistics, timelines, budgets and operational requirements to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage event budgets.
• Coordinate and support a small team, ensuring tasks and deadlines are met.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, contractors and community partners.
• Identify and resolve issues as they arise, taking a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Ensure all event activities comply with relevant safety requirements, risk management procedures and local government policies.
• Review existing plans and processes, identifying opportunities to improve event delivery and the overall community experience.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and working towards tight deadlines.

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience managing and delivering large-scale community events from planning through to completion.
• Previous experience managing event budgets of over $100k
• Experience working within NSW Local Government, with an understanding of council processes, policies and stakeholder requirements.
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead small teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and respond to unexpected challenges.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience liaising with suppliers, contractors and internal teams.
• Knowledge of event logistics, risk management, work health and safety requirements and operational planning.
• Ability to work autonomously, take initiative and hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

Please note: Candidates must have demonstrated experience in both event management and NSW Local Government to be considered. Applicants without experience in either of these areas will not be shortlisted.

Public Sector People is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is supportive and empowering for all. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
To learn more about Public Sector People and our commitment to driving positive change in the public sector, please visit our website:https://www.publicsectorpeople.com.au