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Coordinator Festivals and Events

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Work type: Full time - Permanent
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Services

Coordinator Festivals and Events

Permanent - Full-time Position - 38 hours per week

Band 7 - $105,898.17 per annum + Super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only) 

  • Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development 

  • Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives 

  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment 

We are excited to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and exceptional festivals leader to join the leadership team of the Libraries, Arts and Events branch. The Festivals and Events Coordinator brings together the administration and coordination of festivals and events across the organisation and provides strategic leadership to a robust service and dynamic team. The role manages a high performing team who work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners and stakeholders to drive a unified, streamlined and user-focussed approach to support a diverse ranges festivals and events in Yarra. 

We are looking for an adaptive leader with specialist skills in festival administration and event coordination, with strong capabilities in leading teams, collaboration and relationship building. The role will drive and maintain partnerships with a range of external stakeholders to deliver positive community outcomes. This position is based at Collingwood Town Hall and may be asked to work at alternative locations as required. 

Position Objectives 

  • Lead and manage high functioning project teams to deliver a place management approach to the municipality with respect to Council Produced, Community Led and Commercial festivals and events in Yarra. 

  • Lead a team to assess, issue and monitor Event Permits for public spaces to ensure safe and compliant events. 

  • Identify and provide strategic direction for Council to support a vibrant city of arts and cultural events.  

 

For further information see the position description or contact:

Vicky Guglielmo, Manager Libraries Arts and Events  

E: vicky.guglielmo@yarracity.vic.gov.au

T: 9205 5015 

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required. 

Applications close: Friday 21 February 2025 at 11:55pm.  

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. 

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. 

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people. 

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