Event Producer

at  City of Melbourne

• An exciting opportunity for an Event Producer to join City of Melbourne & produce some of the city’s most iconic events
• Permanent full-time opportunity (38 hours per week)
• $97,080 – $109,271 (dependent on skills & experience) + 11% Superannuation

Are you passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences that bring communities together?
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Event Producer to join our Premier Events team in orchestrating some of the city’s most iconic events. From Melbourne Fashion Week, Moomba, to the Firelight Festival, our team takes pride in curating exceptional experiences that resonate with audiences far and wide.
As an Event Producer sitting predominantly within the Melbourne Fashion Week (M/FW) team, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Manager of Premier Events to uphold the highest standards of the M/FW program delivery, ensuring alignment with our strategic vision while fostering growth, sustainability, and economic responsibility. Your role will encompass the development, implementation, and oversight of strategic, curatorial, and administrative outcomes, as well as leading the programming and production of M/FW, along with smaller events throughout the year. Working in tandem with various stakeholders including City of Melbourne branches, external production agencies, universities, corporations, and community organisations, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing our city’s vibrant culture to life.
To view full position description, please see attached document on job application page in “Position Information”.

What you will bring to the Role:

• Tertiary qualification in event management and/or or substantial experience in mid-senior level operational and programming roles within major outdoor event settings and within event venues.
• Experience working in a programming led fashion related festival environment and other relevant community events, with significant crowd and transport management complexities and demonstrated understanding of these operations.
• Proven expertise in interpreting legislation, regulations, local laws, and strategic plans to effectively implement them as needed, coupled with experience and understanding of Capital Works projects and asset management.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in management and coordination of event operations and logistics, fashion runway production experience, planning/scoping/design, risk management, emergency management, OH&S, resource deployment, major contract management, traffic management, festival operations systems, staffing systems and financial management.
• Expertise in cultivating and sustaining strong working relationships and partnerships with senior-level stakeholders, coupled with exceptional written and oral communication abilities.
• Demonstrated project planning and project management skills.

What we can offer you at City of Melbourne

• Attractive Remuneration & Benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, salary packaging, excellent leave entitlements; including 20 Weeks paid parental leave, study assistance & great corporate discounts through our CoM Unity Employee Benefits program.
• Career Progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment
• Permanent Full Time Opportunity: Permanent full time opportunity based in one of our beautiful Melbourne CBD offices.
• Work-Life Balance and Hybrid Working: At the City of Melbourne, we champion work-life balance; manage your own schedule, work from home, and explore alternative work arrangements, including ADO options.
• Vibrant and Ambitious Team: A collaborative team of passionate people who are dedicated to shaping the future of Melbourne for visitors and residents.