HEAD OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
The City of Sydney is seeking a highly skilled, dynamic and motivated Head of Business Operations, to join our Major Events and Festivals Team!
Summary about this job
Government - Local
Company: City of Sydney
Location: Sydney
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-7-3388-8339
Fax: +61-7-3729-2602
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Detail information about job HEAD OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS. Terms and conditions vacancy
Division: CITY LIFE
Unit: CREATIVE CITY
Section: EVENTS
Salary: AUD 138,533 per annum plus Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time position)
Employment status: Term Contract up until June 2019 (with possible extension of up to 6 months)
Employment arrangement: Full Time
Location: Sydney CBD
Option to work under a 19 day month arrangement
The City of Sydney is seeking a highly skilled, dynamic and motivated Head of Business Operations, to join our Major Events and Festivals Team.
The Major Events and Festivals team delivers the City's Cultural Plan through a series of large scale, major public and cultural events including Sydney New Year’s Eve, Sydney Chinese New Year, Sydney Christmas, Art & About, and Capital Works launch events.
The purpose of this position is to lead and manage all major events and festival unit business operations in order to successfully plan, manage and deliver the annual calendar of major events produced by the City of Sydney and the business unit.
The Major Events business operations include: strategic business unit planning and development, finance including annual budgeting and ongoing management and procurement requirements; legal and governance requirements; commercial and compliance obligations; negotiation of significant contracts; management of staffing resources; and all other administrative systems and processes associated with the business unit and implementation of the major events and festivals portfolio.
Working strategically with the Executive Producer and an experienced major event’s senior management team, you will have demonstrated experience working successfully with cross functional teams, outstanding planning and communications skills, demonstrated leadership, mentoring and team management experience, superior strategic business operations and management skills, finance, procurement, legal and contracting and high level administration experience.
The Head of Business Operations will support the Executive Producer to build a team culture that is resilient and adaptive to change, with a commitment to good governance and public benefit.
At the City of Sydney you will join a dedicated team where individual effort is part of something much bigger - delivering great things for our city’s dynamic future.
To apply: Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and address the essential criteria (selection criteria) as stated within the position description that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. This role will require a criminal check and pre-employment health declaration.
Position description: CLICK HERE to view or download the position description.
Applications must be made online via the City’s website by Tuesday, 31 July 2018.
For further information contact: Hugh Covill, Executive Producer - Major Events and Festivals on 02 89744116.
Employee Benefits: CLICK HERE for more information on the benefits of working in Council.
At the City we provide equal employment opportunity. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.