Group and Team: Creative Group and Events and Activation Tem
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $91,138 to $99,635 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
About the role
This role contributes to the success of the City by providing high level professional event management support and ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of City of Hobart events and activation programs.
Role accountabilities include:
* Demonstrated event coordination experience of festivals, major events and venues and a proven understanding of the delivery of event and festival production needs.
* Oversee preparation and enact during events and activations Risk, Emergency, Traffic and Pedestrian movement plans.
* Oversee the community participation associated with City of Hobart–delivered events
* Oversee the development, implementation, and delivery of all aspects of key City of Hobart delivered events, including taking the lead on delivering the New Year's Eve (NYE) Fireworks Crowd and Traffic Management Plan.
* Develop contract specifications for technical, event infrastructure and event personnel and be responsible for provision, including the sourcing of quotes, purchase orders and payment of invoices in accordance with the City's procurement and finance policies.
* Facilitate community participation City of Hobart delivered events, including operational plans such as event management plans, facilitate group briefings, documentation, and design.
* Act as a point of liaison for external and community stakeholders at events and activations.
* Oversee the preparation and implementation of Risk, Emergency, Traffic, and Pedestrian Movement Plans during events and activations.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Senior Events Officer Position Description
About you
You are an experienced events professional with strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in fast paced environments. You demonstrate sound judgement, leadership capability and the ability to resolve issues on site. You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills that allow you to work effectively with colleagues, contractors, businesses, government and community stakeholders.
You bring experience in planning, managing and delivering events and activations, as well as the capability to supervise staff or contractors to ensure safe and effective event operations. You are comfortable working outdoors in a range of weather conditions and are physically able to lift and move event equipment.
What you'll bring:
* A Diploma or Higher in Event Management or similar filed coupled with experience in a similar role; or significant practical experience in event management, specifically in the areas or producing or directing major events.
* Current Driver Licence.
* Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
* Above Award wages and Employer % with salary sacrifice options.
* Flexible work arrangements.
* A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
* Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
* Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
* Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
* An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
* Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you're passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Richard Howard, Coordinator Events and Activation, on 0491 234 *** or email **************@hobartcity.com.au
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to ***********@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 1 March 2026.