Events Producer

Everi Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and professional development

Leave entitlements (annual, personal,

MyLeave per year

Health insurance discounts

Wellbeing programs

Free access to aquatic centres

Fitness Passport Program

Job summary

Cumberland City Council seeks an Events Producer to develop and implement the Events Strategy, plan, organise and execute a variety of council events through their full lifecycle.

The role requires extensive event management experience, strong stakeholder engagement, risk and site operations know-how, and a commitment to high-quality customer service. This is a term contract up to 12 months, based in Merrylands with flexible arrangements and possible after-hours delivery.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Event Management or related industry experience.
• Extensive event management experience.
• Experience with event site operations, logistics, risk management and compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management and customer service skills.
• Working with Children Check and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver events across the full lifecycle from concept to evaluation.
• Coordinate operations, logistics, risk and compliance for council events.
• Collaborate with Events team and stakeholders to meet objectives.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Event Management qualification or related experience

Job description

Job Description

The Events team deliver an annual program of welcoming major community events, civic events and activations that celebrate Cumberland's rich cultural diversity including Australia Day, Lunar New Year, Easter, Ramadan Street Festival, Nowruz, Diwali, Christmas and the crowd favourite, Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival.

The Events Producer will work with the Events Team to develop and implement Council's Events Strategy. This position is responsible for planning, organising and executing a variety of Council events through full event lifecycle from development, planning, delivery, evaluation, assessment and reporting.

The successful applicant will require

About the Employer

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., 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.

About the Candidate

• Relevant qualification in Event Management or related industry experience in delivery of events.
• Extensive event management experience.
• Extensive working knowledge of event site operations, logistics, risk management and compliance.
• Well-developed demonstrated interpersonal skills and experience in stakeholder management.
• Well-developed demonstrated project management skills.
• High level of interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the provision of high-quality customer service.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercially minded, contributing ideas that are passionate, creative, and demonstrate an ability to think innovatively with respect to projects within major community events.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills, ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid certificate.

Work Environment

• Term contract (up to 12 months), full-time position
• Working 70 hours per fortnight and may be required to work after hours and weekends depend to the delivery of events.
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement
• Located at Council's Merrylands office and may be required to work across any of Council's work location.

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 11 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,836.08 to $2,111.49 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)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• 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).