Programming Officer

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city.

Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

The City of Sydney is seeking a Programming Officer to join the Major Events and Festivals team.

This team delivers the City’s Cultural Plan through major public events such as Sydney New Year’s Eve, Sydney Lunar Festival, Sydney Christmas, Sydney Streets, Art & About, and Capital Works launches.

The Programming Officer supports the Programming and Audience team in coordinating tasks to ensure the successful delivery of a world-class, sustainable, diverse and accessible creative program that entertains all audiences.

Reporting directly to the Head of Programming, the role includes administrative support, reporting, research, and maintaining positive communication with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders throughout event planning and delivery.

Key events include Sydney Streets, Sydney Christmas, Sydney New Year’s Eve, Sydney Lunar Festival, Art & About and Capital Works events. The role also supports the Audience Manager with administrative and communications tasks to enhance the experience for event attendees.        

• We're looking for someone with:
  tertiary qualifications eg event management, or the equivalent competencies gained through experience working in the planning and onsite delivery of events and/or public programs
• demonstrated ability to work effectively with the public and dealing with a diverse range of stakeholders
• proven ability to work as an effective team member with the ability to accept direction willingly from supervisor(s) and the ability to take initiative
• sound knowledge of planning and administrative processes required to support the planning and delivery of events
• strong communication and relationship management skills.

The Programming Officer will contribute to a team culture that is creative, courageous, resilient and adaptive to change, with a commitment to good governance and public benefit. You will possess strong technological and administrative skills, integrity, discretion, sound judgement, with demonstrated experience working in a high performing, collaborative team.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. 

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check. 

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 10th June.

For more information, contact Jamie Dawson, Head of Programming at jdawson1@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9265 9277.                                                                                                                                                                                                             

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance 
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333. 

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