At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Event Booking Team Leader at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Find people you can count on, and a lifestyle you love

Join the vibrant and fun team at the award-winning Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) and play a key role in bringing exciting community, business, and ticketed events to life! If you’re a confident, well-presented individual with a passion for the arts, attention to detail, and high-level administration skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you. In this dynamic role, you’ll coordinate bookings and contracts to event schedules, all while fostering strong client relationships to ensure smooth event delivery. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, creativity, professionalism, while contributing to creative projects, and creating unforgettable experiences for the community.

You'll work with a great team to:

• Organise bookings including site tours, meetings, cost estimates, venue hire agreements, event schedules, data collation and reconciliations
• Efficiently handover event details to Front of House and Technical Team Leaders to ensure events are met with client expectations
• Supervise the Ticketing Officer and casual team to deliver marketing and ticketing components for events
• Oversee the operation of the Box Office ensuring that all systems are running efficiently and a high level of customer service is provided at all times

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Certificate IV in Business Administration, Arts Administration, Event Management or Venue Management (or related discipline)
• Experience in working in the event industry (business events, theatre shows or public events) including high-level administration and staff supervision
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and experience in building positive business and community client relationships
• Intermediate level computer skills and competency in the use of Microsoft based software packages including Outlook, Word, Excel
• Experience and/or knowledge in website content management and social media platforms

We would also love you to have:

• Knowledge of the performing arts, functions or technical theatre operations
• Experience with event management systems and/or ticketing systems
• Experience working in a Local Government environment, preferably in a regional city

Ready to find more from work and life?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $78,184 to $90,862.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Performing Arts and Venues Coordinator on 02 6801 4373 to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!

Applications close 9:00am, Wednesday 19 February 2024.

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Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.