Events Coordinator

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$45 per hour

Talent International is currently recruiting for an Events Coordinator to work for the Local Government, based in Ryde. The position is a 3-month contract and pays $45/ hour + Super.

Hours of Work: 7 hours p/d, 35 hours p/w

Description:

  • Assist the Senior Coordinator Events in the planning, delivery and evaluation of the client’s annual civic and community events program.
  • Assist with the operational delivery of the client’s program of civic and community events, including, but not limited to, monthly citizenship ceremonies, flag raising ceremonies, plaque unveilings, commemorations, client’s Markets, and general civic events.
  • Attend client’s civic and community events and provide on-site support of the event operations, including with all event set-up and bump out.
  • Coordinate and liaise with event contractors providing equipment and services for the client’s events.
  • Provide input into the strategic development and planning of client’s program of events aligned to the strategic directions of the Events Plan 2023.
  • Support the Festivals and Events Team to deliver their annual program of events, including, but not limited to, the Granny Smith Festival, Christmas Celebrations, New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Lunar New Year, Cork and Fork and Australia Day.
  • Support community event organisers to safely operate a community event on the client’s land, ensuring they adhere to all safety procedures and client’s Policies.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders within the client to ensure the successful delivery of the client’s events, including Governance, Waste, Finance, Traffic, Operations, Community Services, IT, and Library Services.
  • Liaise with the client’s marketing, communications, and design staff to ensure the successful marketing of the client’s program of events.
  • Support the Senior Coordinator Events to facilitate meetings for committees, sub-committees, working groups and task forces, providing advice on client events.
  • Carry out other duties as requested that are consistent with the skills, experience, and training of the incumbent.

Education / Qualifications

  • A recognised tertiary qualification in events, or a minimum of 3 years, relevant work experience in event planning, delivery, and evaluation.
  • Current Class C Driver’s licence.

Experience/Specific skills

  • Demonstrated relevant experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of events that lead to successful social and/or cultural outcomes.
  • Demonstrated experience in all aspects of event planning, management, and delivery, including event infrastructure procurement and management.
  • Excellent time management skills, including working to deadlines, and attention to detail at all times.
  • Thorough written and oral communication to engage effectively with a range of diverse stakeholders.
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills and a collaborative mindset to foster partnerships and maintain cooperative working relationships within client and the community.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

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