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Why work for us
The Municipal Association of Victoria is the peak representative and lobbying body for Victoria's local councils. We were formed in 1879 and the Municipal Association Act 1907 appointed the MAV the official voice of local government in Victoria.
Today, we are a driving and influential force behind a strong and strategically positioned local government sector. Our role is to represent and advocate the interests of local government, lobby for a 'fairer deal' for councils, raise the sector's profile, ensure its long-term security and provide policy advice, strategic advice, capacity building programs and insurance services to local government.
We value diversity and employ young people, mature-age workers, working parents, people with disabilities, and people from Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander and non-English speaking backgrounds.
Our motto is 'pro bono publico' – for the public good. Through our activities, we improve the lives of all Victorians and you can help us in our valuable work.
Our values-based, diverse, inclusive and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and creates an energising working environment, ensuring our people feel good, cared for and proud to work for us.
Our values are – Walk the Talk, Lead with Impact, Service Excellence, Our Smarts, and Care and Responsibility and are embedded across the organisation.
Current Vacancies
Events Officer
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Events Officer to join our newly refreshed Sector Engagement and Development team as we embark on an exciting new program of events, learning and development for the local government sector.
Reporting to the Sector Engagement and Partnerships Lead, the Events Officer will assist the Sector Engagement and Partnerships team with the planning, delivery and evaluation of events and engagement with the sector. As part of the events management process, you will be required to set up events in the event management system, manage registrations, respond to event enquiries, source and book venues and suppliers and liaise with speakers, sponsors and exhibitors.
You will assist with organising event design assets, promoting events via appropriate organisational channels, provide onsite support at events, prepare, distribute and collate participant evaluation surveys and other event logistics. You will also provide accounts administration, raising purchase orders and processing invoices for event partners.
See the position description for further details.
Applications close on Sunday 14 July at 5.00pm. Please submit your application to humanresources@mav.asn.au with the following:
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key selection criteria.
- Curriculum vitae (maximum three pages).
For information about this position please contact Jess Fox, Chief People Officer at jfox@mav.asn.au.
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