Events and Engagement Officer

Location: Gunnedah NSW 

Salary: $63,122 - $69,675 + Superannuation 

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week 

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 14 October 2024

About Us:

Gunnedah Shire Council is a vibrant and forward-thinking community committed to fostering meaningful connections and experiences for residents and visitors. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events and Engagement Officer to join our team and help deliver impactful events and community engagement initiatives. 

Role Overview:

As the Events and Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a wide range of community events and engagement activities. Working closely with stakeholders, you will ensure events are inclusive, well-promoted, and successful, helping to strengthen our community spirit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development, delivery, and evaluation/improvement of Council-led events and programming of key internal and external events including, but not limited to:
• Council delivered events for the community
• Community lead events where Council is represented
• Australia Day Working Group and delivery of events
• Harmony Week, Youth Week and others as identified
• Anzac Day, Vietnam Veterans Day and Remembrance Day
• Develop and support delivery of youth programs including school holiday programs across Gunnedah Shire
• Support the Team Leader Cultural Precinct with projects and tasks as required
• Support for grant applications, project delivery and grant acquittal and administration as required
• Support in promotion of audience growth and reach for all Cultural Precinct events
• Live Music and Theatre Performances
• Film Festivals including FlickerFest
• Delegate boosting for meetings, launches, incentives, conventions and business events
• Provide support to selected community events and functions
• Develop and maintain comprehensive event documentation, including risk assessments, run sheets, budgets, event checklists and evaluations, according to Gunnedah Shire Council policies and best practice.
• Attend all events and ensure logistical tasks are managed and completed working collaboratively with other team members
• Support all functions, projects and events within the Economy and Growth team as a positive and enthusiastic team player where required and directed.
• Provide quality administration and other project and team support as required.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in developing, planning and executing strategic and complex events within budgets and ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent project management skills, ability to work independently across multiple projects and be calm under pressure in a demanding high-volume environment.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with an understanding of marketing and promotions and an understanding of required communications styles with diverse stakeholders and evidence of building long-term professional partnerships.
• Working With Children Check.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and continued commitment to work according to Councils' policies and Code of Conduct, with or without supervision.
• Class C drivers license. 

Why Join Us:

• Supportive work environment with a focus on professional development.
• 35 hours per week.
• 4 weeks annual leave.
• Rostered day off every 3 weeks.
• Access to employee wellbeing programs.
• Salary packaging options.
• Active social club.

For further information regarding this role please contact Susan Frater, Manager Economy and Growth, on 02 6740 2174 or see the position description.

How to Apply:

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application.

Further information:

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening.

Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes.  Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2194 or peopleandculture@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au