Senior Venue & Events Officer
Salary: Band 6 $99,631 - $108,597 plus 12% Super
Position Type: Full time, 12 Month temporary (maternity leave backfill)
Location: St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements.
About The Organisation
The City of Port Phillip is an inner‐city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programmes 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
This role leads and coordinates the bookings of spaces across Councils bookable spaces in the St Kilda Town Hall and Port Melbourne Town Hall, supporting increased utilisation and outcomes in accordance with City of Port Phillip Council Plan and other policies.
This is a fast‐paced role that leads booking management, builds and maintains stakeholder relationships, and contributes to marketing initiatives to increase revenue streams and bookings.
Duties
* Oversee and manage day‐to‐day booking management
* Build and maintain relationships, partnerships, and engagement across Council and the community that support Council Plan outcomes.
* Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
* Support new business development strategies through marketing and promotional opportunities to increase venue utilisation
Skills and Experience
* Experience in managing multiple large‐scale bookings & events
* Ability to multitask at a high level with attention to detail
* Excellent judgement and decision‐making skills in accordance with policies and procedures
* Extensive knowledge of event industry regulations and requirements
* Degree or relevant experience in event management or business
* Proficiency in various Microsoft Office programs, financial and record management systems
* Experience with Optimo or similar booking software (desirable)
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 programmes to the community.
Benefits
* Workplace that accommodates your working style and needs
* Supportive and empowering 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 right to work in Australia
* Sufficient proof of identity
* Completion of a National Police Check via City of Port Phillip's provider
* Evidence of a Working with Children Check (for employee types with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation)
How To Apply
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All applicants must provide a resume and cover letter and outline your experience and ability as it relates to the key selection criteria in 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 Hannah Milne, Team Leader Venue Management, 0466 557 031 or .
Applications close 11.59pm Friday 20 March 2026.
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 0468 576 806 or email:
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