About this job
About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland. The department delivers world class education services for people at every stage of their personal and professional development. We are also committed to ensuring our education systems are aligned to the state's employment, skills and economic priorities. DoE is a diverse organisation with the largest workforce in the state. We are committed to teaching and learning environments that have at their centre child/student and staff health and safety.
About the Role:
As the Event Assistant you will have responsibility for the following:
- Assist in the dissemination of project and event information including music books, teaching and music resources to teachers, parents, students and key stakeholders.
- Support the Operations Manager in the delivery of various operational elements, including the preparation of various planning and logistical documentation.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with the Programs and Events team and contractors to ensure the success of event delivery.
- Liaise with teachers, parents, students and stakeholders to organise elements of the event as required. Rehearsals and performances will often be scheduled on weekends and outside of normal working hours.
Perform any other duties as required by the production team for the successful delivery of CGEN and other events delivered by the Programs and Events Unit.
Responsibilities include:
- Event assistants will report directly to the Operations Manager and are responsible for overseeing portions of the event logistics - high level of experience with Microsoft Suite is a requirement.
- Areas of support include the management of show week information, category specific support and/or general event operation requirements.
Our ideal candidate:
- Experience working with students.
- Strong communicator.
- Organised and strong administrative skills.
- Knowledge and love of the performing arts.
- Ability to adapt to your surroundings and work within a team of diverse and creative people.
- A current Working with Children Blue Card.
- Willingness to obtain first aid training (annual training provided).
- Experience in Microsoft Suite.
- Driver's license and access to a vehicle (desirable, not mandatory).
We are specifically seeking applicants with a strong knowledge of arts and events, with the capability to read music being favourable.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements and full list of responsibilities for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor).
- Attach a maximum 1-page written response outlining your skills, knowledge and experience that relates to the role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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