Operations Coordinator

$66,112 p.a. plus Super

This is an exciting and dynamic role at one of Australia’s most progressive and sustainable local government authorities. The City of Sydney is committed to providing high quality services to its residents and visitors and delivering its Sustainable Sydney 2030 Strategy for a Green Global and Connected Sydney.

Over 600 events are held in the City of Sydney’s venues each year, ranging from conferences and meetings through to large scale special events, exhibitions and community celebrations.

We are seeking a customer focused person to coordinate pre-event administration requirements for our clients utilising Sydney Town Hall, Paddington Town Hall and Customs House for their events as well as providing support for the operations team.

You will work closely with both internal and external customers to ensure that their events run smoothly and in line with their expectations and operational specification whilst also ensuring established procedures are being followed. You will coordinate external contractors as required and ensure that all events are problem free.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

•     Operational experience in multi-function venue procedures and associated business practices

•     Highly developed oral and written communication skills

•     Demonstrated ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and effectively work under pressure

•     A passion for delivering high levels of customer service

•     Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills

•     Hold a Class 1A Drivers Licence and have a good driving record

Visit www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/jobs for a position description. For further information contact Danielle Buckley, Operations Manager on (02) 9265 9729.

Applications must address the selection criteria stated within the position description, include the names and telephone numbers of two referees and be made via the City’s website by Sunday 5 February 2012.

We are an EEO employer and encourage applications from diverse cultures and people with disabilities.