Events Manager

• 12-month maternity leave cover
• Implement and maintain the City of Ballarat Events Strategy
• Continue to grow Ballarat’s annual events calendar

The Role

An exciting opportunity to manage the City of Ballarat Events team over a 12 month contract to generate community engagement and economic benefits for Ballarat through the attraction, development and delivery of a diverse range of events.  

Lead the Events Unit to provide strategic support and guidance for the ongoing growth and development of Ballarat events sector to ensure sound social, financial, and creative outcomes.  

About You

We are looking for someone who can capably manage a busy and diverse workload, set and achieve multiple priorities, and deliver on a demanding vision. This role requires someone with exceptional people and project management skills and the ability to meet objectives within time constraints and conflicting demands.  

Key Selection Criteria

• Extensive managerial experience in event management and/or the arts and culture sector. 
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analytically, and conceptually to manage complex issues. 
• Experience with the effective management of staff, including recruitment, staff development and performance management. 
• Experience in the development and implementation of major strategy and business planning
• Strong financial management skills including budget development and control. 
• Tertiary qualifications with extensive experience in the arts and cultural sector, business, event management, tourism or related fields. 
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships at a senior level to negotiate and influence outcomes, to advocate for the Arts and the Events communities, and to deal with a widely diverse constituency 

To Apply

Please click on the Apply button and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 28  July 2024. Please ensure to include a cover letter, current resume and detailed response to the screening questions based on the key selection criteria in your application. 

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment and police check.  Covid19 vaccinations are required for this role. 

For any additional questions or a full position description, please contact Jeff Johnson, Executive Manager Arts & Events on 0407 125 703 or jeffjohnson@ballarat.vic.gov.au 

The City of Ballarat is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and flexibility. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.  We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all and are committed to ensuring that all jobs in our workforce can be performed flexibly. If you're short listed for a role and are looking for flexibility, we encourage you to start the flexible working conversation with the hiring manager to find out what options may be possible for the role you're applying for.