INTERNAL ONLY - SENIOR CIVIC EVENTS OFFICER

Job Description

Area: City Administration and Governance Branch: Lord Mayors Administration and Engagement Salary Range: Band 6: AUD: $108,005.00 pa - $119,507.00 pa + superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) Work type: Temporary Full-time Duration: March 2026 Location: Brisbane City Hall Our Business One of six divisions in Council, City Administration and Governance plays an important role providing support to the Lord Mayor and Councillors, the Chief Executive Officer and every Council program. In particular, we provide trusted advice to ensure Council’s business is delivered through the provision of effective governance. Our Branch Working in the Lord Mayor’s Administration and Engagement Office is an exciting opportunity where no two days will ever be the same. This is a high-paced environment where you will be managing complex competing priorities and multiple events at the same time. The Protocol and Civic Events Team provides professional support to the Lord Mayor and Councillors in their role as civic leaders of the City, by managing and delivering civic events for the Lord Mayor's Office and providing protocol advice throughout Council. The Role In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management, preparation, and live coordination of all event elements. You will manage and champion the process from start to finish while handling any media or marketing components for these critical events which include, for example, The Lord Mayor's Australia Day Awards, Citizenship Ceremonies, Keys to the City ceremonies, and much more. Your highly developed and demonstrated stakeholder management skills will allow you to represent your team and Brisbane City Council with a high standard of customer service. The Senior Civic Events Officer position requires advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience of protocol knowledge and events management. A function of this role includes the provision of protocol advice, knowledge of escalation steps, and understanding of important local, national, and international protocols. Reporting to the Protocol and Civic Events Manager, you will work closely with your manager and a small team to deliver this essential work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment where this role will contribute to a strong and positive team culture. This role will require flexibility with work after hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays as required. In remuneration of this, an additional 15% loading is applied in addition to the annualized salary for the overtime requirements of the role. To be successful you will have: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in event management including planning, delivering, and offering continuous improvement suggestions in a wide variety of complex, and occasionally sensitive, civic events. Demonstrated ability to work in a small team to deliver complex and multiple ongoing critical projects and events to a high standard. Demonstrated interpersonal (including verbal and written) communication skills with experience in working with a range of senior stakeholders and a variety of stakeholder groups including providing protocol advice and strong customer service. Demonstrated time management and organization skills to manage competing priorities and prioritization skills to manage urgent requests. Demonstrated ability to support and drive continuous improvement, create a collaborative culture, and support the Team Manager's vision for a high-performing team. Benefits of working for Council include: Flexible working hours and flexible arrangements. Free gym and wellness centre. Award-winning superannuation fund. Generous leave provisions. Competitive salary. How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. *Eligibility for internal-only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility. This role will require a Criminal History Check. For more information: Please call Dim Amarandos on 07 3178 5894 or email via . People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council , are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. Application Closing Date: Wednesday 29th January 2025 at 11:55 PM AEST. Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognized multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr