About the Opportunity
We’re URGENTLY looking for a Team Leader Events to join the City Activation Team as soon as possible, reporting to the Manager City Activation. The role involves providing expert advice and strategic leadership in all aspects of event management, ensuring alignment with the City of Holdfast Bay’s branding and strategic objectives. It includes full project oversight from concept to evaluation, stakeholder engagement, sponsorship acquisition and management, compliance with WHS and legislative requirements, and fostering a customer-centric culture.
The position also requires effective communication, project management, logistical coordination, team leadership expertise, and continuous improvement of work practices, along with ensuring events deliver value to the community and maintain high standards across Council assets.
This is a fixed term position until 28 February 2026.
What You’ll Do:
· Event Strategy & Delivery : Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of Council events, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, branding, and community benefit.
· Stakeholder Engagement : Provide expert advice and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external organisers, sponsors, volunteers, and the community.
· Sponsorship & Budget Management : Attract and manage sponsorships, oversee event budgets, procurement, and ensure financial objectives and ROI are met.
· Compliance & Quality Assurance : Ensure all events meet WHS, legislative, and policy requirements, with robust risk management and high standards of delivery.
· Leadership & Development : Foster a customer-focused culture, lead staff development, and contribute to organisational improvement through strategic leadership and collaboration.
What We’re Looking For:
· A minimum of 10 years’ experience in events management.
· Robust project management and team leadership skills.
· Experience leading and working with cross functional teams and external event organisers.
· Experience managing large-scale events as the role is required to oversee events including Tour Down Under, various beach concerts, and Glenelg’s iconic New Year’s Eve event.
To Enquire and Apply:
To find out more about the role, contact Nicole Reynolds *********@holdfast.sa.gov.au
To apply for this position, please visit Current Opportunities | City of Holdfast Bay
Applications must be submitted through the Careers portal on the City of Holdfast Bay website. Your application will be processed immediately as it arrives through our channels, due to the urgency of the role.
Applications close at 9am on 24 October 2025.