Events Production Officer (4241)
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18 hours ago
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Job Summary
Group and Team: Creative City Group and Events and Activations Team
Location:Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification: Municipal OfficerLevel 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $91138 to $96802 per annum 13.5% superannuation.
About the role
This role contributes to the success of the City by providing effective planning coordination and delivery of all allocated City of Hobart events as well as support to external event organisers.
As part of the Creative City Group within the Community and Economic Development Network you will play an important role in delivering high quality safe and vibrant events that support community engagement and activation across Hobart.
Role accountabilities include:
- Plan and coordinate the technical operational and production tasks for allocated City of Hobart events.
- Organise performers contractors and other workers on event sites making sure all parts of the event are delivered on time and within budget.
- Prepare and manage event documents such as signage plans production schedules emergency plans pedestrian and traffic plans and site plans.
- Ensure all staff and contractors work safely and follow Council WHS policies and legal requirements.
- Work closely with team members to plan and deliver events and activations.
- Provide event-related support to grant applicants and assist the Community Development Officer (Grants).
- Manage event equipment signage event kits and other resources including inventory maintenance storage and hire.
- Liaise with internal and external stake holders regarding the delivery pick up and return of the City of Hobarts events assets.
- Support event organisers by giving accurate information on operational needs risk and emergency management traffic requirements place of assembly rules and City event permits.
- Coordinate the setup and installation of City-owned event spaces including maintenance stocktake and storage of equipment.
- Support other units within the City of Hobart to deliver their events activations and community engagements.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Events Production Officer Position Description
About you
You are an organised and solutions focused event professional who thrives in fast paced environments. Your experience in event production operations risk management and on site delivery enables you to manage multiple complex activities with confidence. You communicate clearly collaborate effectively and build positive working relationships with contractors performers colleagues and a wide range of community stakeholders.
You are prepared to work outside normal business hours when required and you understand that this is a handson role that frequently involves the physical set up transport and storage of the City of Hobarts event assets.
You take pride in delivering safe and engaging public experiences and bring a high level of professionalism initiative and autonomy to your work.
What youll bring:
- Bachelor Degree or Associate Diploma in Event Management or equivalent experience.
- Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
- Current Driver Licence.
- Event experience.
- Safety and emergency knowledge.
- Building event sites.
- Working independently and under pressure.
- Team coordination.
- Communication and problem-solving.
- Numerical skills
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone with connections between nature history culture businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy wherever your skills talents and passions lie we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more aboutwhat the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds abilities ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks verification of qualifications National Criminal History record check and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision mission and values.
How to apply
If youre passionate about our beautiful cityand ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards wed love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Richard Howard Coordinator Events and Activation on0or email
All applications must be made in the online portal and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application please email details of the issue to . Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 1 March 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud do not upload or email personal documents such as Drivers licences passports or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licenceand
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- HR & Payroll
- Banquet Operations
- ABAP
- Domestic
- Actuary
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