Events Officer - Community Grants And Events

Events Officer - Community Grants And EventsWe're currently seeking an experienced Events Officer to lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of high-impact civic events for a local council in the north-eastern Suburbs. This contract role offers a unique opportunity to shape and deliver some of the city's most meaningful community celebrations and recognition events.

Key Responsibilities : Lead the delivery of the Annual Councillor Event Program, including the Annual Grant Celebration, Community Awards, and Australian Citizenship Ceremonies.Develop detailed event plans covering timelines, budgets, risk management, and resource allocation.Coordinate logistics and approvals across departments and vendors to ensure seamless event execution.Ensure events comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, particularly for Citizenship Ceremonies.Oversee on-the-ground event delivery, promptly resolving issues to ensure exceptional experiences.Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success and gather feedback.Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to develop communications and promotional strategies.Facilitate stakeholder engagement through planning meetings and regular updates.Stay informed of industry trends and apply best practices in event planning.About You : Proven experience coordinating civic or large-scale events, ideally with exposure to the aged care or community services sector.Knowledge of the aged care industry to solve problems and undertake advocacy where required.Skilled in balancing competing priorities and working across internal teams and external vendors.Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and reporting, and navigate organisational processes.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.Experience within local government or the public sector.This is a great opportunity to step into a rewarding role that brings the community together through well-executed and meaningful events. Please apply directly. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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