Note: This position is available to internal applicants only.
About the role
Temporary full time for up to 6 months.
The Events Project Facilitator will work to facilitate key deliverables for several critical projects in the Events and Activation space. The Event Project Facilitator will work with the Events and Activations Program Manager, Head of City Activation, Community and Place, and other key internal stakeholders to deliver outcomes against key funding priorities for an incoming grant program, and project manage the delivery of the Penrith Events Strategy – 2026 – 2030. This position is a temporary role for up to 6 months to lead delivery of the aforementioned projects, with the possibility of extension.
This role is generalist in nature and can having changing portfolios over time. Current work plans will be focused on developing outcomes against significant grant funding received and working across the business to facilitate process improvement for event organisers internally and externally. The role will also work in supporting the Events and Activation Team in the delivery of events and will require onsite work on weekends and / or after hours. We would be open to part time candidates by agreement.
The Events Project Facilitator is based within the Events and Activation Team in the City Activation, Community and Place Department and works within the Community Connection Division that looks at all aspects of planning and delivering a better city for all residents now and into the future.
How to Apply
Please select the link/s below to view the position description and to submit your application online.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed below) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Nikki Akbar, Events and Activations Program Manager, on 4732 7645.
Essential criteria
- Tertiary qualification in events, marketing, arts management or other related discipline, or demonstrated relevant event project experience
- Experience in project management, venue management, facilities management or other related fields
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively within a small, agile team environment
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders to achieve required outcomes
- Strong organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise work and to adapt to changing work situations and environments
- A current Class C Driver's Licence
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Event Management and delivery
- Local government experience
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
Commencing salary: $99,060.00 - $114,666.00 per annum, plus 12% Superannuation.
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.
About us
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- Access to all Ripples venues
- And much, much more!
The City Activation, Community and Place department supports a vibrant and inclusive City with thriving, resilient communities. The department sits within Council's Community Connections division. We are a multidisciplinary team with a wide range of strengths and we work collaboratively to deliver outcomes from community-based events, flagship festivals, place-making and arts initiatives, sector capacity-building, safer communities as well as evidence-based policy with a focus on delivering measurable impact. We work innovatively with our community to drive positive outcomes that shape the future of our City. In this role, you will join a passionate, outcomes-driven team focused on supporting a thriving City for all.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
