Coordinator City Venues (4490)

Group and Team: Creative City Group / Utilities Team
Location: Town Hall
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2021
Salary range: $88,483 to $96,733 per annum + 13% superannuation.

• Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
• Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13%.
• Challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can make a positive difference.

About the role

This role plays a crucial part in the City’s success by optimising the promotion and management of City Venues Operations and the team. It involves overseeing the delivery of events, functions, conferences, and significant gatherings to ensure exceptional customer service and foster strong relationships with both new and existing clients, as well as internal stakeholders. 

Role accountabilities include: 

• Overseeing venue booking systems to ensure timely and accurate information management.
• Lead, support and guide a talented multi-disciplinary team with strategic direction.
• Manage a diverse workforce including labour hire, contractors, external agents, large contracts (Performing Agents).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational effectiveness, and efficiency through innovative approaches.
• Proactively seek external funding, resource sharing and partnership opportunities.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational coordination for the City Venues portfolio.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Coordinator City Venues Position Description

About you

Are you ready to join an amazing team?  We're looking for someone with a Certificate IV in Business or Events Management (or higher), or other relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications, skills, and/or experience. This role does require you to hold a current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People. 

If you have a positive can-do attitude and love working in a friendly team environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!  Your keen attention to detail and ability to thrive in a high-volume work environment will make you a great fit for this role.  

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% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A wide range of 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 about what 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 you require any further information specific to this role please contact Justyne Wilson, Manager Creative City, on 03 6238 2839 or email justyne.wilson@hobartcity.com.au 

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 recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. 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 Monday 24 February 2025.

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 Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• 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.