Event Officer - Bendigo Venues & Events

• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 4, Starting salary $66,058 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

Working within our Bendigo Venues & Events team, you will be responsible for the effective coordination of predominantly functions and events including weddings, business events & functions and selected performances. Our events are held at a number of our beautiful and historic buildings including The Capital Theatre, Ulumbarra Theatre, The Engine Room, Bendigo Town Hall and Dudley House.

You will be the primary contact for allocated events, ensure events are planned and delivered as required, use event management software to keep accurate records and support the team during the process as required.

About You

To be successful in this varied position, you will have qualifications and/or experience working in the performing arts or corporate event industry in project management, event management or theatre operations. You will be highly organised, have excellent communication and customer service skills, enjoy working in a busy team environment and have good computer skills.

A satisfactory police records check and Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Benefits

• Stable and secure employment | Achieve work/life balance
• Base hourly rate from $33.43 per hour plus superannuation
• Annual salary increases | Flexible employment arrangements
• Generous leave provisions and learning and development opportunities

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Philly Chalke, Team Leader – Events on 0418 252 612.  

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Monday 4 November 2024.