10649 Events Officer
Job No:
CHR10251
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 3-4: $83,055.69 - $95,451.13 + Superannuation
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking an Events Officer. In this exciting role, you will support the planning and delivery of civic, external and internal events. The ideal candidate will be passionate about events, have excellent organisational, time management and customer service skills and have the ability to prioritise competing tasks and work with a diverse range of stakeholders.
In this busy role, you will support the Council by:
- Initiating, planning and coordinating council's major civic and community events, including identifying opportunities for new events and partnerships.
- Providing event management expertise and support to other staff organising community events.
- Collaborating with stakeholders, volunteers and community groups to ensure council's public image is enhanced and maintained positively.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Minimum of Queensland C class drivers’ licence.
- Demonstrated experience in event planning, coordination and reporting, including the administration of events budgets.
- A proven ability to use initiative and project manage programs.
- Excellent time management, communication and organisational skills.
- A flexible approach to work and event delivery, often outside of normal working hours.
This exciting position is best suited to an enthusiastic and experienced events professional, with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Working with Children check
- Reference and qualification checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Monday 1 September 2025 @ 8am