About the role The Events Project Officer works to support the day-to-day delivery and long term development of a broad range of events including flagship, regional and community celebrations, as well as events-related projects, policy and process improvements. The Events Project Officer assists in the delivery Council’s aspirations as identified in the Penrith Events Strategy. This role is generalist in nature and can having changing portfolios over time. Current work plans will be focused on developing in partnership with others the delivery, marketing, promotion and logistics for a range of community events and activations in partnership with others. This role also leads the administration of Council’s local events grant program and will lead other event-related projects as directed by the Events Lead and Program Manager. Essential criteria Tertiary qualification in events, marketing, arts management, business or other related discipline Demonstrated experience in Event Management and the ability to deliver an event from conception including budget establishment and planning through to event delivery 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 event 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 Commencing salary: $90,063.00 - $104,251.00 per annum, plus 11.5% Superannuation. You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below. 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 above) 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 Beau Reid, Place and Activations Program Manager, on 4732 8521. Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website. 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 City Futures division, which looks at all aspects of planning and delivering a better city for all residents now and into the future. 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.