City Events Officer

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and innovative individual to join our Events and Sister Cities Team at one of Sydney's most progressive and dynamic councils on a term contract, full-time basis for up to 12 months. If successful, you will manage, coordinate and deliver a vast variety of Council events, functions and programmes throughout Blacktown City.

This position is primarily responsible to coordinate various festivals, civic events, conferences and major events; but are not limited to: 

• Special projects 
• Awards and programmes 
• Sporting events and competitions 
• Official openings 
• Citizenship ceremonies.

You will also be responsible for preparing reports and correspondence, updating and monitoring Councils event website and social media pages.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Certificate IV in a relevant field
• A minimum of two years demonstrated experience in event operations
• A current class "C” driver’s licence.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,452.48 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Car allowance
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  APPLY NOW USING OUR FAST, EASY TO USE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS: 

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging-out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:            Friday 12 July 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:        Tanya Bigeni on 9839 6429

Internal ref:               BCC645 - Term contract - up to 12 months