Public Sector People (PSP) are currently looking to speak to experienced Event Management / Project Delivery professional to join a Local Government on Melbourne's city fringe on temporary, full time basis for the next 3 months with potential to extend. 

• ASAP contract for 3 months 
• Hourly rate negotiable 
• 38 hours week - weekend work on occasion as required 
• Council based in Melbourne's prestigious inner suburbs 
• Event Management | Project Management | Stakeholder Engagement 

Project Manager - Events & Activation 

Working within a high performing team, within one of Melbourne's most prestigious council's operating within Economic & Place Development team to drive the strategic development of place activation supporting  strong economic development, cultural & social outcomes, whilst assisting in the development, delivery, promotion & measurement of place based activations and events!

Key Requirements

• Tertiary qualification or diploma in the areas of event planning and management, stakeholder relations, project management or equivalent and/or substantial experience in a related field or industry
• Excellent customer service and engagement skills, with experience in designing and delivering events and activations in busy commercial and community environments at a variety of scales
• Demonstrated experience in managing and negotiating with complex stakeholders who have competing priorities
• Ability to analyse and investigate problems and search for new and creative solutions for public realm activations

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity or other positions within Local Government, please contact Sarah Kettlewell on (03) 8535 3111