Listed 3 weeks ago
Events Manager
Public Sector People
Apply
via publicsectorpeople.com.au
Community Development
- Location
- New South Wales
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit for an Events Manager.
Contract: 3 months | Immediate Start
Responsibilities:
Essential:
Please note: Candidates must have demonstrated experience in both event management and NSW Local Government to be considered. Applicants without experience in either of these areas will not be shortlisted.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Chloe Dallimore at cdallimore@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Public Sector People is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is supportive and empowering for all. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
To learn more about Public Sector People and our commitment to driving positive change in the public sector, please visit our website: https://www.publicsectorpeople.com.au
Contract: 3 months | Immediate Start
Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the planning and delivery of a major community event.
- Oversee event logistics, timelines, budgets and operational requirements to ensure successful delivery.
- Manage event budgets.
- Coordinate and support a small team, ensuring tasks and deadlines are met.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, contractors and community partners.
- Identify and resolve issues as they arise, taking a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Ensure all event activities comply with relevant safety requirements, risk management procedures and local government policies.
- Review existing plans and processes, identifying opportunities to improve event delivery and the overall community experience.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and working towards tight deadlines.
Essential:
- Demonstrated experience managing and delivering large-scale community events from planning through to completion.
- Previous experience managing event budgets of over $100k
- Experience working within NSW Local Government, with an understanding of council processes, policies and stakeholder requirements.
- Proven ability to coordinate and lead small teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and respond to unexpected challenges.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience liaising with suppliers, contractors and internal teams.
- Knowledge of event logistics, risk management, work health and safety requirements and operational planning.
- Ability to work autonomously, take initiative and hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
Please note: Candidates must have demonstrated experience in both event management and NSW Local Government to be considered. Applicants without experience in either of these areas will not be shortlisted.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Chloe Dallimore at cdallimore@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Public Sector People is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is supportive and empowering for all. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
To learn more about Public Sector People and our commitment to driving positive change in the public sector, please visit our website: https://www.publicsectorpeople.com.au
Apply
via publicsectorpeople.com.au
