Major Events Officer

Glenorchy is Tasmania’s fourth largest city with a population of 46,790.  The City lies on the western shore of the Derwent River, next to the City of Hobart. Glenorchy is the second biggest employment location in greater Hobart and the industrial centre for Tasmania.  Home to the world-famous Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Glenorchy also has vibrant retail and community services sectors.  Our community’s vision for the City is to be a proud city; a city of arts; of opportunity; of partnerships; a city that makes exciting things happen.We are looking for a suitably qualified Major Events Officer to join the team.  You will be responsible for the development and delivery of Council's major and civic events. The position also provides support and guidance for other Council events as required.The Candidate:  The successful applicant will have a sound understanding of Event Management and demonstrated experience in coordinating, delivering and evaluating major community and civic events, with particular experience in large scale outdoor events.Qualifications: The successful candidate will have completed a diploma qualification in event management or similar related field with demonstrated experience in community based role with a minimum of 3 years' experience. Position Number: 100192Position Hours: Fixed-Term (7 months), Full-Time, 75 hours fortnight Salary:  Schedule A, Salary Point 10 $69,202.57 to $77,885.39 per annum plus 13.5% superannuation, in accordance with Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021.Please note that all successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of Covid-19 double vaccination and a current National Police Check prior to commencement of employment.For further information on this position, contact Andrea Marquardt, Coordinator Community Planning & Engagement on (03) 6216 6800.How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this submission site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. To be considered for this role, all applicants must address the key selection criteria in the Position Description and provide a current resume.  A copy of the position description can be found by clicking the below hyperlink or on the Glenorchy City Council website. Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 16 January 2022100192 Major Events Officer AUD Glenorchy 7010