St Kilda Festival Accreditation & Safety Manager
Accreditation and Safety Manager – St Kilda Festival
Salary: Band 6 $99,631 - $108,597 plus 12% Super
Employment Type: Full time 4-month temporary position through to 6 March 2026
Location: City of Port Phillip, St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible
About The Organisation
The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees delivering more than 100 programs and services to residents, businesses and visitors. The organisation 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 2026 St Kilda Festival. This role is accountable for managing all accreditation access and parking for all festival participants, staff, performers, contractors, sponsors and traders. You will act as the main contact for local residents, businesses and traders to ensure they have access to the festival precinct throughout the festival weekend.
Duties
* Manage accreditation access and parking for all festival participants, staff, performers, event participants, contractors, sponsors, suppliers and traders
* Issue parking permits where required for residents and businesses within the impacted festival precincts
* Manage and coordinate accreditation checks and access control in conjunction with festival security suppliers
* Supervise any coordinator roles engaged within the Accreditation and Event Registration department
Skills And Experience
* Professional experience in major event access, accreditation and ticketing, particularly in a government environment
* Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and the public at all levels
* Ability to prioritise and effectively manage time and staff, particularly in high-stress times
* High level of written and oral communication skills
* Ability to communicate policies and procedures to production staff under supervision, including Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and techniques
Culture
We offer a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace with a vibrant and diverse environment where employees can develop professionally and personally while delivering community services and programs.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements and a workplace that accommodates individual needs
* Leadership focused on community outcomes, teamwork and innovation
* Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, social clubs, health and wellbeing program with access to fitness facilities, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Security Requirements And Professional Obligations
Pre-employment screening applies. Preferred applicants will be asked to provide:
* Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licenses
* Proof of right to work in Australia
* Proof of identity
* National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip's provider
* Evidence of a Working with Children Check (where applicable)
How To Apply
Click APPLY. All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.
Note: Applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback. For further information contact James Lipari, St Kilda Festival Production Manager via email James.Lipari@portphillip.vic.gov.au.
Applications close 11.59pm Sunday, 12th October 2025.
The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We welcome applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, LGBTQIA+ community, and candidates with a disability. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on 0468 576 806 or email recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Temporary
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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