Events Manager
Job No:
MPSC717
Location:
Moree
Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to work within the Regional Activation Unit (RAU) team as the Events Manager to drive a signature event for Moree Plains!
- Permanent Full-Time – 35 hours per week
- Location - Moree
- Attractive Salary ranging from $1,769.50 up to $2,034.90 (PLUS superannuation) depending on qualifications and experience
- Salary packaging options
- Rostered day off every 3 weeks - an extra 17 days off a year!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Events Manager will be responsible for:
- Leading the development of a signature event that aims to increase visitations, economic benefits and community social benefits to the Moree Plains Community.
- Building and managing relationships with event-attracting bodies, organisers and key stakeholders to support the effective planning and delivery of events, festivals and conferences including consideration of risk management, insurance, permits, staffing/volunteers, work health and safety, publicity, resource allocation and contractual and financial management.
- Partner with Council's Communications Team to promote major public events through Council's various communication platforms e.g. website and social media where appropriate.
- Undertake a range of tasks integral to the successful delivery of events and place activation initiatives in the Moree Memorial Hall including but not limited to ticket and merchandise sales, performer and entertainment.
Further details about the role can be found in the Position Description.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
ABOUT YOU
Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:
- Diploma in Events Management or a relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in event planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation as well as experience in managing event budgets.
- Well-developed time management and organizational skills, with the ability to exercise judgment when required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise excellent verbal communication skills and work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to positively respond to a wide range of people and present in a professional and courteous manner with proven ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality.
- Proven excellence in internal and external customer service focus, including provision of requested information and follow-through on request.
- Availability to undertake regular work outside of normal hours including after-hours and weekends.
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail in relation to spelling, grammar, punctuation and consistency when completing final edits of documents.
- Pre-production skills including lighting design and stage plans.
- Current Class C Driver Licence.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR COUNCIL
- Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
- Flexible working arrangements with a rostered day off every 3 weeks - an extra 17 days of a year!
- Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take home pay
- 11% employer contribution to superannuation.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- 15 days sick leave.
- Educational assistance for career development.
- Subsidised corporate wardrobe.
HOW TO APPLY
Please address the selection criteria below. All applications must be made online only.
To maximise your chance of gaining an interview for this position, it is important that you address the essential and desirable criteria. To find out more, please read Moree Plains Shire Council's guidelines & Checklist for job applicants.
This position closes at 4.00pm Monday 4 December 2023.
Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Team on (02) 67 573 222 or via email jobs@mpsc.nsw.gov.au
Our commitment to safety:
Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.
Moree Plains Shire Council require certain staff in high-risk areas to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status at the pre-employment health screening and if attending an interview. Applicants with Contra Medical Indications which are NSW Health Certified will be considered based on inherent requirements of the role.
Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.