**Festivals and Events Officer**
Kogan People Solutions are delighted to be working with a local government powerhouse in Melbourne's southeast, who wish to appoint a Festival and events officer. The role is full time and ongoing.
If you have a strong interest in delivering Council-led festivals and events, which will include researching, developing and delivering such events to a diverse and fast growing market, read on: this job might be for you!
**Location**
Dandenong Victoria
**Salary**
Salary is offered in the range $80k to $90k plus superannuation per annum.
**Reporting to the Coordinator Festivals and events, the responsibilities of this exciting role will include**:
Plan, develop and implement high quality festivals and events including:
- Ensure the provision of all equipment (such as audio visual equipment, catering) in a timely manner.
- Provide specialist advice, liaise and support to internal Council Departments delivering Council festivals and events as required and build partnerships and active participation in Council-led festivals and events.
- Direct the work of relevant contractors and liaise with the operational staff (e.g., site manager, safety officer, etc.) at Council festivals and events as required.
- Provide induction process to all event contractors, external stakeholders, staff, and volunteers to cover duties and tasks and all required Occupational Health and Safety requirements for the event and the site.
Provide event support:
- Oversee critical administrative tasks (including related to each event.
- Plan and then participate in community and other events as required
Coordinate volunteer efforts at Council events
Develop sponsorship proposals
Other related administrative duties which might extend to contractor cost control and their service delivery
**To be considered for interview, applicants**:
- Demonstrate interest in the field having regard to prior employment or community engagement;
- Offer a minimum 2 years (preferably more) highly relevant experience
- Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with interested stakeholders (large and small) across Council and external parties
- Well-developed time management skills
- Offer at least a highly relevant Diploma or agreed alternative
- Enjoy unrestricted Australian full time working rights
**Applications**
- Generous salary and top working conditions await the successful applicant.
Please express interest to the recruiters Kogan People Solutions quoting reference # 2061-FS, using the facilities on this website.
**KOGAN PEOPLE SOLUTIONS - recruitment excellence**
Melbourne
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating roster
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dandenong, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Application Question(s):
- Thank you for applying. Please confirm that you are an experienced events organiser in the Local Government field.
**Education**:
- Diploma (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Relevant professional: 2 years (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person