ASO5 Events Manager
Job reference: 472056
Location: 5000 – ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Are you looking for a leadership role and the opportunity have a meaningful impact on two major events in the South Australian cultural calendar?
The Opportunity
The Events Manager works with our partners and leads the events team in developing, producing and managing the major events of the History Trust of South Australia. The role manages the successful delivery of two major events, South Australia’s History Festival and the Bay to Birdwood as well as identifies and manages new event opportunities and the development of the events profile of the History Trust of SA.
The successful candidate will adopt event design principles for the development, implementation and evaluation of current and new events as well as identify and assist with securing and servicing sponsorships and partnerships. The person will assist with the delivery of marketing and communication strategies and foster and develop relationships with tourism and event organisers around South Australia and nationally. A mindset supportive of excellence and an ability to evaluate performance and implement continual improvement strategies for events is essential.
About you
We want a natural leader and a self-starter who works well with teams and in highly collaborative environments.
Special Conditions
Some out of hours work may be required. Occasional weekend work may be required. Engagement in this role is subject to a satisfactory Department of Human Services Working with Children Check. Intrastate and interstate travel may be required and a current driver’s licence is desirable.
Essential Qualifications
Qualifications in Events Management, Tourism, public relations, communications, hospitality or related field of study.
Additional Note
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) contract, starting in March 2022 (to be negotiated) for two years with possibility of extension. The role is located at History Trust of South Australia, Torrens Parade Ground, Victoria Drive, Adelaide but may be required to work from one of our Museum locations.
Salary
ASO5: $80,830 – $89,897 pa
Attachments:
– HTSA Application Cover Sheet.pdf
– How to Apply PS Act Guidelines.pdf
– Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
– Role Statement – ASO5 Events Manager.pdf
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via the I Work for SA website
Link to job listing on I Work for SA
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.