Administration and Events Officer

Whitehorse City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Flexible working arrangements

Onsite parking

Job summary

Whitehorse City Council is seeking an Administration and Events Officer to deliver festival administration, coordinate events and provide department-wide support. A strong commitment to responsive customer service and collaborative teamwork is essential.

You will work from Nunawading Civic Centre as a permanent full-time role, with the organisation offering a range of wellbeing programs and flexible work options. The salary is 88k plus 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in planning and delivery of events and festivals with a strong commitment to customer service.
• Demonstrated capability in an administrative services role, preferably in a local government arts setting.
• Highly developed ability to use information technology relevant to this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality festivals and event administration, operational coordination and department-wide business support.

Skills

Event coordination

Administrative support

Customer service

IT literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

• $88k per annual + 12% Superannuation
• Permanent Full Time
• Based at our Nunawading Civic Centre

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our organisation focus on:

• Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
• Great Organisational Culture
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Good Governance and Integrity
• Long Term Financial Sustainability

The role

To provide high-quality festivals and event administration, operational coordination and department-wide business support for Creative Whitehorse, with a strong commitment to responsive customer service, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About you

Demonstrated experience in the planning and delivery of events and festivals with a strong committment to customer service. Demonstrated capability in an administrative services role preferably in a local government arts setting. Highly developed ability to use information technology relevant to this role. Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member, show initiative and be a positive contributor to workplace culture & performance. Demonstrated ability to manage tasks and projects and get the job done.

In return, we will offer

The ability to make a difference

Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions

a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering

Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities

engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition

extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Further Information

Further information is available from Justin Yuritta on 9262 6554.

Application deadline: Sunday 18 October 2026.

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City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.

Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.

About Us

The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.

Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!

At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
• Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport