The Hills Shire Council

Community and Corporate Events Officer

We’re looking for a diligent, organised, and creative professional with a passion for community events. The successful candidate will help coordinate Council’s citizenship ceremonies and civic event program, while liaising with community event organisers hoping to use Council’s venues. The role will require you to build and maintain strong relationships with multiple teams across the organisation, have a thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, procedures and policies while contributing ideas and assisting the events team in delivering Council’s program of events.

Duties include:

• Ensure community event hirers comply with all required legislation, permits, policies and risk procedures when using Council venues.
• Liaise with required authority bodies ensure they are aware of event requirements within the Hills Shire.
• Coordinate citizenship ceremonies and civic events.
• Maintain relationships and engage with key community stakeholders.
• Represent council at community and other forums.

        Who we are seeking as our newest team member:

A positive and engaged leader who has at least 3 years demonstrated experience in a similar role as well as:

• Event Management Qualification or relevant experience
• Drivers Licence (Class C) NSW

Working with us:

We live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the community. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued.

Benefits of working with us:

This temporary role is being offered on a part-time basis, working on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday weekly, totalling 21 hours per week.

Salary of $45.74 per hour (paid weekly) + Superannuation + opportunity for Performance Bonus (up to 2% annual salary) and Organisational Bonus (up to $2K), learning & development opportunities, Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre membership discounts, active Social Club, free undercover parking, and onsite café.

Next steps:

Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page and submit your application online by 5pm on 29 November 2024. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children, and Criminal History.

The Hills Shire Council is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.