Accreditation and Safety Manager – St Kilda Festival
Salary Range Band 6 $99,631 - $108,597 plus 12% Super
Full time 4-month temporary position through to 6 March 2026
Located at 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 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 2026 St Kilda Festival.
This role is accountable for managing all accreditation access and parking for all festival participants, staff performers, contractors, suppliers, sponsors and traders. You will operate 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 that are 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 be able to liaise with stakeholders and the public on all levels
- Ability to prioritise and effectively manage time (and staff) particularly in times of high stress
- 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
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
- 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).
How to Apply
Click APPLY.
All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to 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: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.
Further information can be obtained by contacting James Lipari, St Kilda Festival Production Manager via email (emailprotected)
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.
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 or email: (emailprotected)
Is the role still open? Note: The original posting does not indicate a closing date. Please verify current status with the employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr