* Competitive Salary plus Leaseback or Car Allowance
* Flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home
The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council's values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.
About the role
The Manager, Place & Events leads Council's events, placemaking, sponsorship, and local business initiatives.
This role is responsible for delivering a high-quality Events Program, including major festivals, community events, and activations that reflect community aspirations and are safe, well-governed, and engaging.
Overseeing place-based initiatives across town centres and neighbourhood precincts, the role ensures placemaking and public art enhance local experience and support economic growth.
The position plays a key role in delivering the Community Strategic Plan, ensuring services are efficient, sustainable, and compliant.
Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
* Lead and manage the Place & Events team to deliver high-quality events, programs, and activations across Council spaces
* Build strong partnerships and represent Council in stakeholder forums to deliver community outcomes
* Align service delivery with Council's strategic priorities and operational plans
* Manage budgets, sponsorships, and contracts in line with governance and procurement requirements
* Drive place-based initiatives that enhance activation, accessibility, and community engagement
* Identify opportunities to boost local economic activity and improve visitor and community experience
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and safety requirements
* Contribute to the delivery of the Community Strategic Plan and organisational goals
About the person
To be successful in this position, ideally you will have:
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, with at least 5 years' experience and a commitment to ongoing professional development
* Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
* Demonstrated experience delivering major events, including compliance requirements
* Strong understanding of placemaking and activation principles
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Experience managing budgets, procurement, and governance processes
* Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels
* Current Working with Children Check clearance
What's on offer
The City of Canada Bay offers excellent employee benefits which include:
* A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
* A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
* Significant leave benefits (15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
* Continuous training, support, and leadership development
* Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
* And much, much more!
The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and is committed to a Safe Workplace.
The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.
Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.
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