Georges River Council

Temporary Events Officer

About Our Council

Georges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.

About the Team 

As part of our dedicated and innovative Community & Culture Directorate, the Events and Sponsorship team are responsible for planning, organising, delivering and evaluating community, civic and cultural events that reflect community aspirations, promote cultural development and develop valuable partnerships.

The team is filled with talented and passionate individuals who are committed to working together and with the business to achieve its goals and objectives. We take our values very seriously, and recognise our contributions benefit our people, and more broadly, the community. Our goal is to be the best at what we do and ensure Council is a great place to work.

About the Opportunity 

The role is primarily responsible for all Council major events which include but are not limited to:

• Event coordination for Council-led events.
• Oversee the management of community-led events.
• The management of event budgets as directed within allocated resources.
• In consultation with Head of Events and Sponsorship, assist with the maintenance of sponsor relationships and delivery of agreed benefits.
• Respond to enquiries in relation to events.
• Support and resource Departments of Council in the implementation of agreed events and activities, which promote Council services and initiatives and enhance Council’s image within the community. 

The successful candidate will support the Head of Events and Sponsorship in promoting the Council as an effective, efficient and courteous organisation and in the provision of support and advice to the Mayor, Councillors, General Manager and Council staff in the department’s areas of activities.

What we can offer you

• Temporary, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight from Mid-May 2025 until July 2026
• Full time equivalent salary from $78,933.86 - $91,456.91 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation
• Hybrid working arrangements including flexible start and finish times
• Additional Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

What we're looking for

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications 

• Tertiary education in Events Management or demonstrated experience in event management.
• NSW Class C vehicle driver's licence.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• The ability to work as an effective team member and with community organisations.
• High level administrative and organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple of tasks and meet competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated understanding of events for community capacity and partnership building.
• A high level of computer literacy and ability to use a range of computer software packages, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Other Desirable Attributes 

• Basic understanding of Local Government procedures and protocol requirements and arrangements
• Experience in working with community organisations.
• Strong understanding of the needs and expectations of the local community, fostering inclusivity and engagement
• Knowledge of relevant policies, legislation, and safety regulations with running events.

 Physical Requirements

• Capacity to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays.
• Must be capable of maintaining a prolonged standing or walking posture throughout the day.
• Needs sufficient mobility to negotiate stairs and ramps, and to move over surfaces that can be slippery and uneven.

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Candace Hutchison, Acting Head of Events and Sponsorship on 02 9330 9359. 

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Monday 21 April 2025 at 11.59PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.