The skills and experience you'll bring to the role:
Problem solving skills and sound independent judgment within broad goals, policies, and relevant legislation, to ensure the delivery of identified events and festivals outcomes occur within regulatory and budgetary requirements.
Extensive knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance issues as they relate to public events and festivals.
Proficient in operational planning, delivery, and evaluation of events ensuring they are safe, well managed, accessible, and compliant.
Providing direction and support to staff by leading, supervising, and developing staff under their direction to ensure the successful delivery of operational outcomes.
Well-developed project management skills to ensure that multiple projects, programs and events, are delivered on time, on budget with strong communication to stakeholders.
Excellent communication and engagement skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings, develop networks and represent Council positively in relation to event permitting, planning and delivery.
Required Certifications & Qualifications
Degree or Diploma in Event Management or a related field, with relevant experience in event operations, site delivery, and safety planning; or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience in similar roles.
Comprehensive knowledge of local government operations, statutory requirements, permits, and compliance obligations relevant to event delivery, with an understanding of public safety, risk, and emergency management frameworks.
Proven experience in event site planning, operational logistics, contractor coordination, and on-site delivery, including traffic and crowd considerations, bump in and bump out, and the implementation of event risk and safety controls within a local government setting.
Experience in developing and implementing event management plans that integrate program requirements with site operations, safety management, risk mitigation, and emergency preparedness, ensuring events are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Strong project and operational management skills, with the ability to oversee complex event activities, monitor compliance, coordinate stakeholders, respond to operational issues, and support safe and effective event delivery across multiple sites and timelines.
Current driver's licence.
Why Hume City Council?
A leader in local government, we're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:
We're better, every day : We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go
Additional Information
Fixed Term Contract - 13 months
$99,526.96 per annum plus Superannuation
Join the City Lifestyle team
Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.
The Senior Events and Festivals Officer - Operations is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of diverse events and festivals across the City, including Major Events, multicultural festivals, and community celebrations. This position requires an experienced operations professional with demonstrated expertise in site management, event logistics, and risk, safety, and emergency management compliance.
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