Georges River Council

Events and Administration Assistant

Georges River Council has a unique role available for an Events and Administration Assistant

The Events & Administration Assistant is responsible for assisting with the delivery and planning events at Jubilee Stadium, and providing administrative support to the Coordinator Sport and Recreation and the Sport and Recreation business unit.

The team is filled with talented and passionate individuals who are committed to working together and with the business to achieve it’s goals and objectives. We take our values very seriously, and recognise our contributions benefit our people, and more broadly, the community. Our goal is to be the best at what we do and ensure Council is a great place to work.

About the Opportunity

• Temporary, Full-Time - 70 hours per fortnight (12 month contract)
• Salary from $73,331.53 - $84,965.51 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including 9-day fortnight
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

• Event Management qualification and/or demonstrated experience in delivering events or
  working in venues
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated experience coordinating events at other venues
• Demonstrated experience in administrative and /or finance functions and systems
•  Proven skills in partnership building, client and stakeholder liaison to create a strong reputation for the venue and facilities
• Proven skills and a high level of computer literacy with the ability to use a range of computer software packages, including Microsoft Office and document management and finance systems
• High level administrative and organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple of tasks and meet competing deadlines
•  Excellent presentation and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Impeccable organisational skills.

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Luke Galle, Coordinator Sport and Recreation on 02 9330 6100.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.