Administration Officer Performing Arts and Events

Pulse Software; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dubbo Regional Council invites applications for an Administration Officer - Performing Arts and Events in the Dubbo/Wellington area. You will support venues, events, bookings and customer service across theatres, showgrounds and community events.

The role requires strong administrative skills and stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth operations. The position offers a competitive Australian salary, 35-hour work week, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team devoted to

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Office Administration, Event Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in an administration or customer service role with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organisational, written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience working with business, booking or customer management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team, manage competing priorities and follow established policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in an events, performing arts, cultural services or tourism environment.
• Experience maintaining websites, social media platforms or other digital communication channels.
• Experience supporting procurement, financial administration processes or reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support across theatres, event venues, showgrounds and community events.
• Coordinate venue hire enquiries, prepare agreements, manage compliance documentation and ensure accurate fees and charges are applied.
• Support major projects, events, meetings, reports and grant application activities.
• Contribute to website administration, digital communications and customer engagement activities across the region.
• Work with a collaborative, supportive team in a fast-paced environment with variety and growth opportunities.

Skills

Office Administration

Event Management

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder communication

Booking systems

CRM systems

Website management

Digital communications

Education

Certificate III in Office Administration, Event Management or equivalent

Tools

Booking platforms

CRM systems

Website management tools

Social media management

Job description

Administration Officer - Performing Arts and Events

Location: Dubbo/Wellington

Department: Performing Arts and Events

Compensation: Annual Salary AUD $70,498.00 - $81,930.00

Employment type: Full Time

At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Administration Officer - Performing Arts and Events.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as anAdministration Officer - Performing Arts and Events. Community, Culture & Places, and develop your skills and future career.

Find personal and professional growth

As an Administration Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting the events, venues and cultural experiences that bring our community together. From major events and venue bookings to customer service and digital communications, no two days will look the same. You'll build strong relationships with stakeholders, coordinate a diverse range of administrative activities, and ensure every detail is handled accurately and professionally.

If you're someone who takes pride in getting things right, enjoys variety and wants to grow your skills in a dynamic environment, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while helping create memorable experiences across the Dubbo region

You'll find growth through:

Providing high-quality administrative support across a diverse branch that includes theatres, event venues, showgrounds and community events.

Coordinating venue hire enquiries, preparing agreements, managing compliance documentation and ensuring accurate fees and charges are applied.

Supporting major projects, events, meetings, reports and grant application activities while developing your organisational and problem‑solving skills.

Contributing to website administration, digital communications and customer engagement activities that promote events and services across the region.

Working alongside a collaborative, supportive team in a fast-paced environment that offers variety, opportunities to meet new people and ongoing professional development

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

Certificate III in Office Administration, Event Management or an equivalent qualification.

Demonstrated experience in an administration or customer service role with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

Highly developed organisational, written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience working with business, booking or customer management systems.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team, manage competing priorities and follow established policies, procedures and compliance requirements

We would also love you to have:

Experience working in an events, performing arts, cultural services or tourism environment

Experience maintaining websites, social media platforms or other digital communication channels.

Experience supporting procurement, financial administration processes or reporting activities.

Ready for your opportunity?

Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $70,498 to $81,930 plus superannuation.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Performing Arts and Events on 02 6801 4370 to make an enquiry.

Applications close 9:00am, Wednesday 21st October 2026

Please Note:

Notifications are primarily systemgenerated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an applicationto avoid missing crucial updates and required information.

Considering relocating for this opportunity?

Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, an NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas.

Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.