Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for building partnerships and driving revenue growth in the vibrant world of events? Do you thrive on creating commercial opportunities that enhance experiences and deliver value for both the community and stakeholders? Events ACT is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Director, Commercial to join our team. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in the commercial success of some of Canberra’s most iconic events—from Floriade and Enlighten Festival to the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, New Year’s Eve celebrations, and more. As the Assistant Director, you will develop and manage strategies that secure partnerships, sponsorships, and revenue streams to support the delivery of high-quality events. From negotiating sponsorship agreements to overseeing ticket pricing strategies and vendor fee structures, you’ll ensure our events are not only memorable but also financially sustainable. You will bring: Proven experience in sourcing and managing sponsorships and partnerships, including developing compelling proposals and pitches. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships. Knowledge of public sector financial principles and procurement regulations. Leadership experience with the ability to guide and motivate a team. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment. Our team is collaborative, creative, and passionate about delivering events that make Canberra a vibrant place to live and visit. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role where your work directly contributes to the cultural life of our city, we’d love to hear from you. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Desirable Qualifications in sponsorship, marketing/PR/Communications, business management or related field. Proven sponsorship sales, partnership and relationship management and stakeholder experience. Sound knowledge and understanding of the local and national sponsorship market and the events industry. Current Australian driver’s license. Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and evenings on occasion and during key event periods. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months.This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Please note, this position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times. How to Apply: Interested candidates are requested to submit a one-page pitch, providing details of relevant experience and skills, against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities relating to the responsibilities of the role, a copy of a current curriculum vitae and the name and contact details of two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.