A Commonwealth government training facility located on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria is offering an exciting opportunity for people with relevant experience, located in this local region, to have the opportunity to work in the APS without travelling into Melbourne office locations. Typically staff are required to work on site at the training facility so if you are located in the local Bellarine Peninsula area or happy to travel from the Geelong region – then this might be the next career move for you.

The training facility supports training for multiple commonwealth departments and the roles they are looking to recruit Booking and Events Coordinators (APS3-APS5).

The role:
The Booking and Event Coordinators support the coordination of all elements of the conferences and training; from accommodation, catering, events and logistics activities. They manage the workflow of the events and business, with a focus on the service delivery elements, such as housekeeping and front of house catering teams. This will include responding to queries from customers, access to the training facility, collaboration with technical and hospitality teams and managing detailed customer records of requirements.

The Person:
For success in these roles you must have a demonstrated background in a customer service delivery sector and the ability to ensure the delivery of exceptional services to customers during an event or conference. This includes:

• Demonstrated customer service expertise
• Ability to coordinate large events, prioritising and supporting administration for these events or projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships
• Working knowledge of event management and accommodation booking software

To be eligible to be considered for these roles you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Salary range is $93,591 - $108,998 plus super (15.4%).

Apply via the link below and include a copy of your current resume (in PDF or Word format). When your resume is received you will be sent an application information pack, including a copy of the position description, that will allow you to submit all the personal details required for this process and draft a 1 page ‘pitch/cover letter’ to demonstrate your experience relevant to the position you are interested in.

This is a rigorous recruitment process, with many parts to the assessment process. The recruitment teams will endeavor to keep you updated as your application progresses, but please keep in mind a final outcome may take a few months.

For further questions, please contact the recruitment team on [email protected]

Applications close, Wednesday 4 June at 10am