Sponsorship and Special Events Manager

City of Port Phillip; Saint Kilda Junction; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Health and wellbeing program

Job summary

City of Port Phillip is seeking an experienced events professional to join the St Kilda Festival team and help deliver the 2027 festival. You will manage on-site production for events and activations, issue permits, and oversee casual staff and volunteers while coordinating with sponsors, community groups and production staff. A flexible working arrangement is available alongside a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Ability to self-manage workloads and communicate clearly.
• Excellent stakeholder liaison with council officers and production staff.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, project management and communication roles.
• Ability to meet short deadlines and maintain high work standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site production requirements for festival events and participants (sponsors, community groups, charity orgs and individuals).
• Prepare all necessary permits for activations and events.
• Supervise casual staff and volunteers; manage staff rosters and allocations.
• Collaborate effectively within a dynamic, cross-functional team.

Skills

Self-management

Clear communication

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Deadline oriented

Job description

Salary Range Band 6 ($102,620 – $111,855) plus 12% Super

Full time, 4-month temporary position through to 5 March 2027

Located at St Kilda Town Hall or with flexible working arrangements possible.

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced event professional to join the St Kilda Festival team to assist with the delivery of the 2027 St Kilda Festival.

This role is responsible for managing all of the on-site production requirements for festival events and activity participants, including community groups, sponsors, charity organisations and individuals.

This will also include issuing necessary permits for all participating activations.

Duties:

• Facilitate production requirements for sponsors and event participants, including infrastructure, operations, community and safety
• Prepare all necessary permits
• Supervision of casual event staff management staff and volunteers
• Work effectively in a dynamic team environment

Skills and Experience

The ability to self-manage workloads, communicate clearly and work effectively in a dynamic team environment

Highly developed communication skills and the ability to liase with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels including council officers and production staff.

Demonstrated professional experience in planning, project management and communication roles

Ability to meet short deadlines and maintain high level of work standards

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs.

Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.

Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• Sufficient proof of their identity.

Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.

Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

Further Information

Further information can be obtained by contacting James Lipari, St Kilda Festival Production Manager via email ************@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Equal Opportunity

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

Accessibility Support

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone [phone] *** or email: ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au