Yoorrook is looking for an Events Officer to provide logistical, administrative and project coordination support to the Engagement and Community Partnerships Team.

The role will involve the coordination of day-to-day operations and provision of high quality administrative and project support to ensure delivery of objectives within key timeframes.

As our ideal candidate, you will demonstrate a high level of organisational, coupled with excellent communication and relationship management skills. The ability to work cooperatively and contribute to a positive and collegial culture is a key requirement of this role.

You will have excellent customer service skills and will manage your time well. You will feel comfortable working within a team and will have experience working with computer systems.

This is a fixed-term role until 28 June 2024.

Yoorrook’s Letters Patent requires it to prioritise the employment of First Peoples. This is a designated position under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply for this position.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. As an authorised provider, Yoorrook is required to comply with the State Government’s mandatory Vaccination policy for COVID-19.

How to Apply

Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:

• a resume; and
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria as found in the position description (within two pages).

If you have any enquiries or concerns about the application process, please contact Jannah Lott at [email protected] using the subject line: Events Officer - Designated Position enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Other relevant information

Preferred candidates may be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates may be subject to a National Police Check.

Yoorrook actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at Yoorrook can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

Other Information

Yoorrook’s Letters Patent requires it to prioritise the employment of First Peoples. First Peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for all roles at Yoorrook. Some roles as marked may be classified as designated positions under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 where only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be eligible to apply.

Yoorrook actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people who identify as LGBQTI+, people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically different backgrounds.

All roles at Yoorrook can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

Preferred candidates may be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates may be subject to a National Police Check.

Yoorrook is currently utilising the Department of Premier and Cabinet recruitment platforms – you will be taken to a new site to progress your application.