Internal Expression of Interest (EOI) 2025 City of Hobart Christmas Pageant Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday, 7 September 2025 The Events and Activations team has several exciting roles for City of Hobart staff during the 2025 City of Hobart Christmas Pageant. The Pageant will take place in the Hobart CBD on the morning of Saturday, 22 November 2025, starting at 10:30 am and finishing at 12:00 pm, midday. Staff will be required to commence work before 10:30 am and finish work after midday on Pageant Day, depending on their allocated role. Employment status: Casual Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreeme nt 2024 Salary: Municipal Officer Level 1, Grade D. Some supervisory roles will be paid at Municipal Officer Level 2, Grade B. (appropriate penalty rates for weekend overtime also apply on Pageant Day) About the roles Role Role Summary Shift Times Qty Staff Needed Area Warden Area Wardens play a crucial role in ensuring the safe delivery of the event. The route is divided into eight operational areas, each supervised by the Area Warden who supervisors a team of Spectator Marshals. 09.00 - 12.30 8 Spectator Marshal Spectator Marshals monitor spectator behaviour, ensure that individuals remain behind the blue line, and watch for general safety and event delivery concerns. 09.30 - 12.30 Up to 50 Parade Warden The Parade Warden supervises Parade Marshals who accompany assigned groups of parade participants, overseeing them to ensure the event is conducted safely, flows smoothly and follows all guidelines. 08.30 - 01.00 1 Parade Marshal Parade Marshals accompany assigned groups of parade participants, overseeing them to ensure the event is conducted safely, flows smoothly and follows all guidelines. 09.00 - 12.30 Up to 52 Swing Warden In case of illness, breaks, or if additional assistance is needed, Swing Wardens will step into a Warden or Marshal role as required. 09.00 - 12.30 2 Event Logger The Event Logger plays a vital role in ensuring the safe execution of the event. This role ensures that all activities, issues and incidents are logged and actioned are recorded accurately and acted upon. 07.30 - 14.00 1 Artist Liaison and Warden The Artist Liaison plays a vital role in ensuring the event is delivered safely and to a high quality. This individual will supervise all programmed artists participating in the event. 09.30 -13.30 2 Site Crew Working with the Site Manager, Site Crew will undertake bump-in and bump-out duties and general site work during the event. 07.30 - 14.00 2 Stage Manager The Stage Manager sets up and packs up the stage including furniture, dressing, banner, and signage. They also manage MC, sponsors, judges, and VIP artists on stage. 08.00 - 13.00 1 Accreditation and Event Support Officer Accreditation and Event Support Officers oversee operations at the event hub located at the Youth Arts and Recreation Centre (YARC). Their duties include signing in event staff, distributing and collecting event lanyards, providing event equipment and radios, and offering general assistance to event staff and participants. 08.00 - 13.00 2 Assembly Area Manager and Warden This role supervises the Assembly Crew to ensure that all participants enter the assembly area safely and are directed to their assigned assembly points. 07.30 - 13.30 1 Assembly Crew Members of the Assembly Crew help to ensure that all participants enter the assembly area safely and are directed to their assigned assembly points. They will also provide general assistance to participants in preparation for the event. 07.30 -13.30 6 Banner Carrier The Banner Carriers support a City of Hobart entry in the Pageant, carrying a banner specific to that entry. 10.00 - 12.30 Up to 12 Information Booth Attendant Information Booth Attendants staff the Information Booth located in Elizabeth Mall throughout the duration of the Christmas Pageant. 09.30 - 13.00 2 Position Descriptions Area Warden Spectator Marshal Parade Warden Parade Marshal Swing Warden Event Logger Artist Liaison and Warden Site Crew Stage Manager Accreditation and Event Support Officer Assembly Area Manager and Warden Assembly Crew Banner Carrier Information Booth Attendant About you Be Part of the Magic - Join the Pageant Crew! Want to be part of something unforgettable? Help bring the excitement to life at this year's Pageant! We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable staff to join our incredible team. Pageant Staff are required to: be 18 years and over. attend the briefing session on Wednesday 5 November 2025, 12.30 pm - 2.00 pm. be available on Saturday 22 November 2025. Positions will be allocated once applications close - don't miss out! Step up, get involved, and help create an amazing experience for the community! How to apply When applying, you have the option to record first, second and third preferences to ensure you don’t miss out. Note : If you have prior experience or interest in a particular role on Pageant Day, please advise this when expressing your interest. If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Kane Forbes, Senior Events Officer on 03 6238 2491 , or email kane.forbes@hobartcity.com.au . All applications must be made online. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email recruitment@hobartcity.com.au . Expressions of Interest from Council employees for the 2025 City of Hobart Christmas Pageant close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 7 September 2025 . However, earlier Expressions of Interest are much welcomed and highly appreciated if possible.
