An exciting opportunity at Wagga Wagga City Council exists for a motivated and committed professional who can play a key role in building and facilitating events in Wagga Wagga to strengthen the position of the city as a leading regional events and tourism destination.
We are seeking an Event Officer to join the multi-disciplinary team behind Visit Wagga Wagga. This role will support the implementation and delivery of Council’s event calendar as well support and mentor community event organisers.
If you’re excited to be part of delivering major events and working with a variety of event stakeholders, please submit your application including resume, covering letter and address the key selection criteria.
What we will offer you:
1. Part-Time, Permanent position.
2. This position is a Job Share Arrangement – Fourteen (14) hours per week.
3. Remuneration commencing at $1,215.68 gross per fortnight + superannuation with the opportunity to advance to $1,458.82 gross per fortnight + 11% superannuation.
4. Supportive, innovative and positive team culture.
5. Training and development opportunities.
6. Generous leave entitlements.
What you will need to succeed:
7. You will be a great team player, who is also capable of autonomously managing workloads, working within time-sensitive environments, and thinking strategically to achieve best practice outcomes.
8. Your dedication, initiative, creativity and finely tuned time management skills and administrative skills will ensure the successful delivery of events.
9. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy all facets of event development and delivery including the operational demands required on event days.
As a requirement of this role, you will have:
10. Class C Drivers Licence.
11. Recognised tertiary qualifications in relevant field and/or substantial equivalent experience in event management and sponsorship programs.
12. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in event planning, co-ordination, delivery, and evaluation as well as experience in managing event budgets.
13. Availability to undertake regular work outside normal hours including after hours and weekends.
What is next?