Events Support Officer

Campbelltown City Council; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly salary

Temporary contract

Civic events

Supportive team

Meaningful work

Skill development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Campbelltown City Council is seeking an enthusiastic Event Support Officer to assist in delivering civic events, functions and ceremonies within the Executive Support team for up to six months. You will support planning, coordination and delivery of a range of civic events, including citizenship ceremonies, receptions, openings and VIP engagements.

The role requires strong administrative and customer service skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, event coordination or customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised with attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination and delivery of civic and community events.
• Support event setup, pack down, and guest management.
• Coordinate registrations, databases and event documentation.
• Prepare run sheets, guest lists, briefing notes and materials.
• Respond to enquiries from residents, organisations and businesses.
• Assist with risk assessments and safety requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Event coordination

Customer service

Administration

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

Event Management

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Campbelltown City Council – Campbelltown NSW

• Temporary, full-time contract for up to 6 months with potential for extension
• Fortnightly Salary from $3,129.56 to $3,387.71 + 12% super
• Exciting opportunity to get involved and give back to our community

We are Campbelltown, where opportunity comes to life

Campbelltown is one of Australia's fastest growing and most vibrant cities, rich in culture, diversity and opportunity. At Campbelltown City Council, we are committed to creating a city that is liveable, inclusive and connected, while delivering exceptional experiences for our community.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Event Support Officer to join our Executive Support team for a temporary period and assist in the delivery of Council's civic events, functions and ceremonies.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong administrative and customer service skills, and thrives on delivering memorable experiences for the community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Officer, you will provide administrative, operational and event delivery support to Council's Civic Events Team.

You will assist with the planning, coordination and delivery of a range of civic and community events including citizenship ceremonies, civic receptions, official openings, award presentations, school tours, VIP engagements and other protocol functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the planning, coordination and delivery of civic events and functions.
• Supporting event setup, pack down, registration and guest management.
• Coordinating event administration, registrations, databases and documentation.
• Preparing run sheets, guest lists, briefing notes and event materials.
• Responding to enquiries from residents, community organisations, businesses and stakeholders.
• Assisting with event risk assessments and safety requirements.
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors, community groups and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting VIP, Mayoral and Councillor engagements and protocol activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, customer focused and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in administration, event coordination or customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Sound computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• A professional and solutions-focused approach.
• A willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends to support civic events and functions.
• Qualifications in Event Management, Business Administration or a related field (desirable).
• Experience within local government, government or a protocol-focused environment (desirable).
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Fortnightly Salary from $3,129.56 - $3,387.71 + 12% superannuation + weekend penalties and Public Holiday penalties (where applicable)
• Temporary, full-time contract for up to 6 months with potential for extension
• The opportunity to contribute to some of Campbelltown's most significant civic and community events.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Meaningful work that helps celebrate and connect our community.
• Opportunities to develop your event management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Flexible work arrangements where operationally appropriate.

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.