Synopsis
Events Manager
Salary Range Band 6 $95,799 - $104,420 plus 12% Super Full time, temporary 5-month position through January 2026. Backfill due to secondmentLocated 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.
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced event professional to join our team.
This role is responsible for facilitating the permitting of externally produced events on Council managed land. You will provide assessment, advice and approval for external event applications and some internal events. The role will focus on a cross section of outdoor events, trader activations, community events, markets and promotions.
This is a full time temporary 5-month opportunity through until 30 January 2026
Duties
Provide advice, approval and compliance for permitted events.Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
Skills And Experience
The ability to self-manage workloads, communicate clearly and work effectively in a dynamic team environment. Demonstrated understanding and experience in providing advice on the delivery and permitting of outdoor events. Experience in assessing the risks and impacts of outdoor eventsLocal government experience essential, minimum of 3 years preferredThe role includes weekend work and flexibility around hours.
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.
Benefits
We offer a workplace which 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, 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, andSufficient 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
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All applicants must provide a 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 Liam O Cathasaigh, Acting Senior Events Manager on phone or email
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 24 August 2025
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: