Festival and Events Support Officer - Dandenong, Australia - City of Greater Dandenong

City of Greater Dandenong

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Dandenong, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Description

Work type

Permanent Full Time
Location
Dandenong
Department
Community Strengthening
Festival and Events Support Officer

$71,976 - $76,276 pa (plus super)

Permanent Full Time Position

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people.

The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas.

Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees.

We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision.

We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About the Role
A permanent placement opportunity exists with Council's Festivals and Events team for a
Festivals and Events Support Officer.

You will be working on Council's award-winning events program, and also supporting the community's events, working within a fast paced and deadline driven environment.

With current conditions, it combines both working from home and office-based work arrangements.

Well-developed communication skills will be highly regarded, along with a 'can-do' attitude and willingness to work some weekends and evenings for events.

Reporting to the Coordinator Festivals and Events, the role will:

Provide administrative and project support for Council-led festivals and events.
Respond to enquiries from both internal and external partners and community and corporate event organisers.
Assist in festivals and events promotion including distribution of materials and social media.
Work with other teams across Council to help facilitate high quality events, activities and festivals.

To Apply

Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description.

You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us

Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children_with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm._

Further information**:
Yohana Jury,

Applications close:5pm, Friday 1st March 2024