Marketing and Events Officer, South Melbourne Market

• Salary Range Band 6 $99,631 - $108,597 pro rata plus 12% Super
• Permanent Part-time position, 3 days per week (22.8hrs)
• Located at South Melbourne Market with flexible working arrangements possible

About the Organisation 

South Melbourne Market has been a treasured inner-city landmark and a favourite amongst locals and visitors since 1867. It is the quintessential village market, a place where people come not only to purchase fresh food, but to meet, eat, drink, shop, discover, share and connect. 

The Market is owned and operated by the City of Port Phillip, an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

About the Role

This is an exciting and rare opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced events and/or programming professional to join the South Melbourne Market team.

Reporting to the Marketing Coordinator, the role will develop, manage and implement the Market’s annual marketing and event calendar and coordination of onsite activations, programming and events, while also assisting with the coordination and implementation of marketing initiatives and supporting the Marketing and Customer Experience Team.

Duties:

• Develop and implement the Market’s annual marketing and event calendar and coordinate onsite activations, programming and events
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of marketing initiatives, including developing and managing content for the Market’s traditional and digital communication channels.
• Provide exceptional customer service by contributing positively to each shopper’s, trader’s, supplier’s experience at the Market by building relationships, establishing needs, solving problems and taking responsibility for each enquiry, service request, complaint and dispute personally received.

Skills and Experience 

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, event management or business or a minimum of three years relevant experience.
• A proven track record of implementing events, projects and marketing activities on brief, on time and on budget.
• Experience in event management with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, develop an event plan, manage an event site, coordinate suppliers and resolve issues. 
• Demonstrated ability to oversee the design and production of marketing collateral, event materials and signage.
• Well-developed digital marketing, social media and content marketing skills. 

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

• We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations   

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation). 

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Olivia Szymczak, Marketing Coordinator, South Melbourne Market via email olivia.szymczak@portphillip.vic.gov.au  

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 9 November 2025

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au