Senior Event Lead: Shape Darwin's Community & Celebrations

City of Darwin; Darwin; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Up to 15 days personal leave per annum

Superannuation

Job summary

City of Darwin is seeking an Event Lead to deliver events that inspire the community, engage locals and attract visitors. You will lead the planning, coordination, budgeting and reporting of the City of Darwin's events program in Darwin, Australia.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Business (Event Management) or Diploma plus five years' experience, a C Class Driver's Licence and Working with Children clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' demonstrated experience in event management or related discipline.
• Proven time management and organisational skills under tight timelines.
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders including staff, volunteers and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently while fostering partnerships with stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills; capable of reports and briefings.
• Experience developing and managing event budgets, contracts and supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of City of Darwin events.
• Oversee budgeting, contracts and supplier management within approved resources.
• Coordinate with staff, volunteers, contractors and external partners.
• Prepare written materials such as reports, programs and running sheets; deliver presentations.
• Evaluate events from concept through post-event analysis and reporting.

Skills

Event management

Time management

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Budgeting and contracts

Presentations

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor of Business (Event Management) or Diploma + 5 years exp

C Class Driver's Licence

Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)

Job description

City of Darwin is seeking an Event Lead to deliver events that inspire the community, engage locals and attract visitors. You will lead the planning, coordination, budgeting and reporting of the City of Darwin's events program in Darwin, Australia.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Business (Event Management) or Diploma plus five years' experience, a C Class Driver's Licence and Working with Children clearance.