Festivals and Major Events Officer

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About The Position

Council is looking for a Festivals and Major Events Officer within the Arts and Culture Department who will be responsible for assisting with the successful planning and delivering of Council-run festivals and major events, positioning Frankston as an arts, culture, and event destination. Your main responsibilities will include:

Providing event administration and operational support to the broader team, including preparation of reports and presentations.
Providing advice and guidance to external event organisers looking to run their events in Frankston City, via the event application process.
Assisting with implementing new systems and processes and identifying efficiencies.

About You

Formal qualification in Event Management, or a related field and/or substantial years of relevant experience in Event Management.
You thrive in a creative space, enjoy problem solving, and demonstrate initiative.
You have exceptional attention to detail and time management skills.
You enjoy a fast-paced environment and contributing to all facets of event planning and delivery including the demands required on event days.
Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Benefits Of Working At Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

Hybrid Working
Rostered Day Off
Access to professional and career development opportunities
Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
Free onsite parking
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 5A currently remunerated at $80,750.44 per annum, plus superannuation.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Carolyn Smith, Head of Festivals and Major Events via email: Carolyn.Smith@frankston.vic.gov.au

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check. Read more