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Key Venues Communications and Events OfficerJob No:BC3213Location:Blacktown, NSWEmployment Status:Permanent, full-timeNo. of Vacancies:1Closing Date: 30 May 2025 AESTBlacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs.Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people.We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.About the opportunityOur Key Venues section oversees all of our aquatic and leisure centres, we deliver first-class activity and program choice. We promote Blacktown City as the leader in sport, recreation and leisure and provide every visitor and customer a safe and memorable experience. Our values are teamwork, customer focus, innovation and commitment to safety.We have an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated individual with a commitment and passion for sport and leisure to join our team as Key Venues Communications and Events Officer. This position reports to the Coordinator Customer Experience. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and delivery of our messaging through a variety of publications and materials including written, digital and social media.An ideal candidate will assist in raising public awareness of the facilities to the broader community, and encourage visitation, participation, and hiring of facilities.Position purpose:Assist Coordinator Customer Experience with the day-to-day running of Key Venue''s media, public relations, promotions, and communicationsAssist with the development, coordination, and delivery of messaging through key publications, advertising, newsletters, and communications materials including written, social and digital mediaAssist in raising public awareness of the facilities to the wider community to encourage casual visitation, return visitation, regular bookings participation in programs and activities and the generation of special event hireLiaise with Council''s Public Relations section to ensure consistency of messagePreparation of media releases, newsletters, articles, speeches, promotional material, and digital/social media postsPreparation and coordination of Blacktown Venue Management (BVM) advertising requirementsLiaise with local and metropolitan media groupsAssist with promotion of Key Venues eventsIn conjunction with the Coordinator Customer Experience, develop BVM communication and promotional strategies and devise implementation plansThe development of promotional aids to encourage the growth of the BVM businessEnsure a high-quality environment by complying with established promotional standards and requirementsMaintaining effective customer relationships with local media to ensure opportunities for program development and promotion of services that meet individual and group needsPreparation of media releases, newsletters, articles, speeches, promotional material, and digital mediaEnsure the section operates successfully and in accordance with meeting the goals and objectives for BVMAssist in generating awareness of Key VenuesEnsure a high-quality environment by complying with established promotional standards and requirements.Qualifications and experienceA relevant tertiary qualificationSuitable experience in a similar capacity and/or environmentCurrent class C driver''s licence.Remuneration and benefitsThe salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Councils Enterprise Agreement.Entry level for this position starts at $1,361.20 per weekRostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnightEmployee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer superannuation contribution payable to your nominated Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.Our commitmentto safetyBlacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.Clickhere to view or download the position description.Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without ''logging out'' of the system.Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.Best of luck.Contact officer: Joseph Lo Iacono on 9421 2665Internal ref: BCC1325Apply NowPersonal Details * Required fieldTitle *First name *Last name *E-mail *Digits only or add + for international numbersStreet *Street Cont.City, Town or Suburb *Postcode or Zipcode *Country *State, Region or Province *LinkedIn URL(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsPlease select the option which best describes your qualifications. *DiplomaDegreeOtherPlease select the option which best describes your years of relevant experience. *1 - 4 years5 - 8 yearsOver 8 yearsPlease outline your experience in the development, coordination and delivery of communication strategies. *Please explain how you provide outstanding customer service. *Please outline your experience in delivering public awareness campaigns. *Do you hold a current class "C" drivers licence? *YesNoWhich of the following best describes your eligibility to work in Australia? *Australian or New Zealand ResidentTemporary Resident with permission to work in Australia (Visa)Working Holiday VisaOtherIf other, please explain further here:Do you currently or have previously worked for Blacktown City Council? *I have never worked for CouncilEEO data collection question - Please note providing this information is voluntary. Any information that you do provide will remain confidential and will only be used for statistical information to assist with equity and diversity policy development.Have you ever been a serving full-time member of the Australian Defence Force, or a reservist? *YesNoWhere did you see this position advertised? *Blacktown City Council websiteSEEKCareers at CouncilLinkedinLGAssistSportsPeople.comOtherAre you a current trainee or apprentice with Blacktown City Council? *YesNoEEO data collection question - Please note providing this information is voluntary. Any information that you do provide will remain confidential and will only be used for statistical information to assist with equity and diversity policy development.Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?YesNoEEO data collection question - Please note providing this information is voluntary. 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