Categories: Government and Defence
- Permanent Part-Time position (0.45 FTE)
- Salary Band 6 from $96,200 + Superannuation (pro-rata)
- Deliver events, festivals, cultural programs to support and enhance the cultural life of the Monash community
- Applications close 7 September 2025
City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.
We are currently seeking an Events Officer to join a small but dynamic team within the Arts and Libraries Branch. The branch consists of Festivals and Events, Creative Industries, the Museum of Australian Photography, and the Monash Public Library Service.
About the Position
This Events Cultural Development Officer holds a unique intersection between festivals and events and creative industries to design and deliver events and programs that promote social connection, participation, health, and wellbeing and reflect the cultural vitality of the Monash community.
Key Selection Criteria
- Experience in creating events and activities through community cultural development approach
- Extensive experience in the design, development and delivery of outdoor community events in a safe, compliant event and risk management framework, preferably within a local government context
- Proven ability to work with a multidisciplinary team including the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, program partners and relevant networks
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively within a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and within tight deadlines
- Ability to develop, manage project budgets and understanding of local government procurement processes and contract management
Requirements
- Employee Working with Children’s Check
- Satisfactory National Police Check
- Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements
- Level II First Aid
Benefits
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:
- Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
- Vibrant health and well-being programs
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres
- Possibility of additional hours (subject to negotiation)
Apply for this amazing opportunity
Please submit your CV with a cover letter (Max. 2 pages).
Please ensure you respond to key selection criteria within your cover letter (as outlined in the PD) and how your experience relates to the role.
Applications close Sunday 7 September 2025, 11.55pm
If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Jacqui Dynan at jacqui.dynan@monash.vic.gov.au
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.
Advertised: 25 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time