Functions & Events Planner
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced event planner to join the multi-award-winning precinct at the MECC.
Summary about this job
Event Management
Company: Mackay Regional Council
Location: Mackay & Coalfields
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-4664-6865
Fax: +61-8-5102-7165
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Detail information about job Functions & Events Planner. Terms and conditions vacancy
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced event planner to join the multi-award-winning precinct at the Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre (MECC).
About the MECC
The Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre (MECC) is a state-of-the art multi-million dollar precinct which provides unique settings for conferences, exhibitions, seminars and banquets. The facility consists of many versatile spaces including a 1090 seat theatre, 100 seat studio space, two plenary halls which when fully extended seats 1800 people, two dedicated foyers, bars, an experimental theatre space, breakout rooms and extensive front-house and backstage facilities.
The Role
The MECC is searching for an experienced event planner to join our technical services department on a permanent full-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for producing technical and event requirements, including determining layouts and costs of events and productions at the MECC.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Substantial experience in the theatre/hospitality industry
- Current Qld C Class Drivers Licence
- Ability to work under pressure with a pleasant demeanour
- Proficiency in specialist software such as EBMS and Visio
The position is permanent full-time. Applicants must be willing to partake in an any five (5) out of seven (7) roster including weekends and nights.
Mackay Regional Council provides competitive remuneration packages including attractive salary, hours, employee benefits and training and development opportunities.
In return for your valued contribution you will be rewarded with;
- Annual salary range from $67,699 - $74,781
- Up to 18% weekly superannuation contribution (conditions apply)
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options through Salaris
- Lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
- Study and assistance programs for career development
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Active social clubs
For further information and to apply, visit www.mackay.qld.gov.au/careers now!
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.