Senior Events Officer (9658)

Hobart City Council; Hobart; Vor Ort; AUD 84.000 - 103.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Above Award wages

Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with

Paid leave entitlements

Health and Wellness programs including

Onsite gyms

Additional leave after 12 months

Employee Assistance Program onsite

Corporate Health Plan discounts

Zusammenfassung

The City of Hobart is seeking a Senior Events Officer to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of major city events and activations. You will work with community groups, contractors and internal teams to ensure safe, engaging and inclusive experiences for residents and visitors alike.

You will hold a Diploma or higher in Event Management (or related field) and have hands-on experience delivering major events, plus a current driver's licence and Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma or higher in Event Management (or related field).
• Significant hands-on experience delivering major events and activations.

Aufgaben

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of major Hobart events, festivals and activations.
• Oversee event operations, including risk, emergency, traffic and pedestrian management plans.
• Coordinate community involvement, artistic design and crowd management for major events such as Myer’s Christmas Pageant.
• Develop and manage event-related contracts and procurements in line with policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery.
• Prepare event management documentation, operational plans and stakeholder briefings.

Ausbildung

Diploma or higher in Event Management (or related field)

Jobbeschreibung

Group and Team: Creative Group and Events and Activation Team
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $93,872 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

About the role

Are you passionate about creating memorable community experiences and delivering exceptional events? As our Senior Events Officer, you’ll play a key role in bringing some of Hobart’s most loved events and activation programs to life.

Working as part of a dynamic and collaborative team, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of a diverse range of City of Hobart events, festivals and community activations. This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact on the city, working closely with community groups, stakeholders, contractors and event professionals to create safe, engaging and inclusive experiences for residents and visitors alike.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of major City of Hobart events, festivals and activations, ensuring they are delivered safely, professionally and successfully.
• Oversee event operations, including the development and implementation of risk, emergency, traffic and pedestrian management plans.
• Take a lead role in the delivery of key City events, including coordinating community involvement, artistic design and crowd and traffic management planning for the City of Hobart’s Myer’s Christmas Pageant.
• Foster strong community participation and engagement opportunities across City delivered events and activations.
• Develop and manage event related contracts and procurements, including technical services, event infrastructure and specialist personnel, in line with City policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, community groups, contractors, emergency services and other external stakeholders to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Prepare and coordinate event management documentation, operational plans, stakeholder briefings and event communications.
• Act as a key contact and trusted relationship manager for stakeholders before, during and after events.

This role is ideal for an experienced event professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong relationships and takes pride in delivering events that create lasting positive experiences for the community.

You’ll bring a qualification of a Diploma or higher in Event Management (or a related field) and experience in a similar role, or significant hands‑on experience delivering major events and activations. You’ll also hold a current Driver Licence and Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, collaborative and passionate about creating safe, engaging and memorable community events. You’ll have proven experience planning and delivering events, including developing and implementing operational plans such as risk, emergency, traffic and pedestrian management plans. You’ll be confident leading small teams, coordinating contractors and building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds, and can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a calm, solutions-focused approach. You’ll also be comfortable working outdoors on event sites, including occasional extended hours and varying weather conditions, to help bring events to life for our community.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Hobart City Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Council recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us.

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• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Eligibility and Compliance

Work Rights It is a legal requirement for all Australian employers to ensure candidates have the right to work in Australia. Unfortunately, the City of Hobart is not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time so you must have appropriate work rights to apply for this position.

I declare that I hold the required licence and if I am the successful candidate I agree to the condition of employment to present the original in person for sighting on the first day of work.

Do you hold a current Tasmanian RWVP for employment? Or are you willing and eligible to obtain one? Where available, please provide the registration or application number below.

RWVP registration is required before commencement in this position.

The final stage of the recruitment process includes the requirement to undertake a National Police History Check and Pre-employment Medical Assessment.

References

We require you to nominate at least two (2) professional referees. These people will be required to speak to your work performance as it pertain to the position you are applying for.