EOI Events Support Officer - NAIDOC Celebrations

Where you fit in and the difference you can make 

We live in a beautiful region and we are rebuilding our organisation to be stronger than ever and more efficient than ever. We aim to be leaders in our fields and ultimately improve services for our community. To do this, we need great people from all walks of life, who see our vision and are passionate about contributing to it.

Internal expressions of interest are being sought for persons interested in a ten (10) day opportunity in the position of Events Officer – NAIDOC Day Celebrations.  The successful candidate will be seconded to work with the Events team to assist in organising the 2024 NAIDOC celebration day to be held on Thursday 4^th July.

The term will be a maximum of 10 days with the following dates

Monday 3 June

Tuesday 11 June

Monday 17 June 

Monday 24 June

Monday 1 July - Friday 5 July

Monday 8 July being the last day to finalise all matters.

This initiative aligns closely with the philosophy of developing our own people and a starting point is encouraging staff to take this role to further develop their experience and opportunities within the business.

What we trust you to deliver 

• The position will assist various stakeholders to provide a community event for the Aboriginal community to come together to celebrate their culture and to showcase their heritage
• Managing records for all activities for the community day
• Support the Events Officer with input into how the event should be organised

Responsibilities of this position 

• Liaising with the Aboriginal Advisory Group & other community for the event
• Inviting schools’ groups to perform
• Overseeing and liaising with all stallholders from the Lismore Business Community
• Liaising with all food contractors
• Sourcing all entertainers and finalising the program for the day
• Customer interaction with our external and internal customers
• Actively support Workplace Health and Safety Risk Assessment Hazard Prevention

What you'll need to be successful

• Passionate about Aboriginal Culture
• Self-motivated and can work confidently, both individually and as a team member
• Community-minded
• Customer focused both internally and externally
• Challenge orientated and able to identify a solution
• Competent computer skills
• Communicates respectfully
• Willing to learn and develop their administration skills

More information

Please ensure you have had a discussion with your supervisor to check if you can be released from your current duties for the ten days from Monday 3 June or if an alternative arrangement is required to cover both roles.

Hourly rate starts from $34.88 an hour + superannuation

For more details please contact Gavin McKean, acting Events and Facilities Coordinator, on 0427 664493.

10 Day Secondment commencing Monday 3 June and ending Monday 8 July with the above dates

In accordance with the requirement for ‘Working with Children' anyone starting a new, paid job in child-related work must apply for the Working With Children Check (WWCC). This is a requirement for this position and it is the responsibility of the successful applicant to have undertaken the WWCC and the ‘Clearance to Work with Children’ provided to Council prior to commencement. For further information on how to apply please refer to the Office of Children's Guardian website.

Applications close on Friday 3 May 2024 at 4pm.

Don't hesitate to apply, please complete your application below including a current copy of your resume.