Team Leader Programs and Venues

Job Description

Community Services | Community Services $98,141 per annum, plus superannuation Full-time 12-Month maximum term contract CBD Location As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community. The Opportunity As the Team Leader of Programs and Venues at the City of Perth, you will oversee a small team dedicated to promoting and planning the effective delivery of a variety of community programs and venue hire services at the City of Perth Library. Reporting to the Coordinator Library and Town Hall, your responsibilities would primarily include: Working under limited supervision to oversee the library programming and events; Manage and coordinate the infrastructure, production and systems for the library’s major public programs and events; Lead and manage team members, providing day-to-day supervision, coaching and support; Collaborate and negotiate with a diverse range of customers and stakeholders to manage programs, events, and venue hire bookings; Investigate, recommend and develop potential programs and partnerships. About You To succeed in this role, you will possess: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in venue and event management, or similar; Excellent interpersonal, customer service and conflict resolution skills; Experience in leading a small team; High level of organisational and time management skills. If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application. Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community. Eligibility To be eligible to work for us, you will need to have the ability to: Work evenings and weekends or on call as required; Undertake manual duties at events; Obtain a Working with Children Check; Obtain Responsible Service of Alcohol certification; Obtain a First Aid Certificate. How To Apply Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire. When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more! The Application Process Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Sunday, 16 March 2025 . Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date. We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application. For further information please contact Joanna Andrew, Coordinator Library Services, 9461 3576; or #J-18808-Ljbffr