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About the Role

This position assists the Events & Festivals Team in delivering entertainment and public event experiences for the City of Parramatta, supporting the annual program with high-quality events that foster a positive reputation.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of Council events and festivals in line with Council policies and guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with Project Leads, Team Leaders, and the Events & Festivals Manager to deliver high-quality community events.
• Coordinate event-related projects, stakeholder requests, partnerships, and business relationships with internal and external customers.
• Provide on-the-ground operational support at events, including occasional after-hours and weekend work.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and maintain strong relationships with community organisations, contractors, and event partners.

Requirements

• Previous demonstrated understanding of events and related functions.
• Tertiary qualifications (min Cert III) in Event Management or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Events role.
• Class C motor vehicle driver’s licence.
• Experience supporting the planning and delivery of events, festivals or community programs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with a diverse client group at all levels and act professionally and with discretion.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia.

Location

• Parramatta

Work Type

• Full-time
• Term contract (up to 12 months)
• Hybrid WFH arrangements

Experience Level

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Events role

Education Level

• Minimum Certificate III in Event Management

Salary/Compensations

• $91,365.95 to $100,642.13 plus 12% superannuation

Benefits

• Range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

About the Company

• City of Parramatta is a progressive council with 260,000 residents, a vibrant city with a growing developing business district and a thriving community of artists and creative industries, known for its rich history and diversity.
• Central to our vision for an activated global city are the people – the artists, creative thinkers, communities, volunteers, participants, players, producers, creative enthusiasts and audiences.
• By joining City of Parramatta, you will become part of an extraordinary team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.
• Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.
• The diverse culture at City of Parramatta is a source of strength.
• We have an inclusive working environment with employees from a variety of backgrounds.
• We acknowledge that diversity in our workforce increases the effectiveness of teams and our capacity for innovation.
• The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Equal Opportunity

• Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta.
• We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds.
• We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups.
• We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.