Job description
Our State Government client is seeking to engage an experienced Events and Programs Officer to join their team for a 3 month period.
As the Events and Programs Officer, you will design, plan and execute engaging events and awards, sponsorship and community engagement programs. You will coordinate multiple high-level events and programs, creating experiences that communicate priority government policies. The successful candidate will understand the lifecycle of events and programs, thrive in dynamic settings and bring creativity and passion to everything you deliver.
You will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
As the Events and Programs Officer, you will design, plan and execute engaging events and awards, sponsorship and community engagement programs. You will coordinate multiple high-level events and programs, creating experiences that communicate priority government policies. The successful candidate will understand the lifecycle of events and programs, thrive in dynamic settings and bring creativity and passion to everything you deliver.
You will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Coordinate a complex portfolio of events, awards, sponsorship and community engagement programs from conception to evaluation.
- Develop project plans, communication materials, sponsorship agreements, project timelines, briefing notes and correspondence.
- Deliver events, awards, sponsorship and community engagement programs in accordance with current policies and procedures.
- Develop partnerships and manage productive relationships with key program stakeholders through effective liaison, consultation and regular communication.
- Manage contractors and suppliers, and event management systems and/or databases with a high degree of accuracy.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in event management, public relations, communications and/ or similar field (desirable).
- Demonstrated experience in delivering high quality events, awards and or community programs.
- Experience working across multiple projects and managing multiple relationships.
- A self-starter that also works collaboratively as part of the broader team.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
