Arts & Culture Major Events Officer

Glen Eira City Council; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Flexible work options

Learning and development opportunities

Paid training and professional growth

Job summary

Glen Eira City Council is seeking an experienced Events Officer for Arts & Culture. You will coordinate a diverse program of arts, cultural and community events, working closely with artists, community groups and internal teams to plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality outcomes.

Reporting to the Events Team Leader, Arts & Culture, you will manage planning, operations and documentation, build strong stakeholder relationships and oversee budgets and funding opportunities while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Experience delivering arts, cultural or community events.
• Ability to coordinate projects from planning through delivery and evaluation.
• Knowledge of event management principles and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage event planning, operations and project documentation.
• Build stakeholder relationships and advise on arts and cultural initiatives.
• Coordinate budgets, contractors and funding opportunities; ensure risk compliance.
• Prepare reports and funding applications; identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder relations

Budget coordination

Funding opportunities

Administrative systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Support the delivery of arts and cultural programs that connect, engage and inspire the community
• Part-time (0.8 FTE) |Temporary position (12 months)
• $50.93 - $55.57 per hour (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

About the team

The Arts & Culture team sits within the Community Wellbeing Directorate. We program and produce events and activities that entertain, engage, and enrich the Glen Eira Community.

We're responsible for:

• Music Events
• School Holidays shows and programs
• The Glen Eira City Council Gallery
• The History and Heritage unit.
• The Glen Eira Story Telling Festival

Our events calendar includes free and low cost indoor and outdoor events produced and funded by Council, such as:

• Carols in the Park
• Groove and Graze
• Under The Stars (summer music concert at Packer Park)
• National Reconciliation & NAIDOC Week programming
• Cabaret and other performances and concerts at Town Hall
• Cultural events, such as Diwali at Booran Reserve

We truly value delivering our programs in a professional, safe, collaborative and fun environment.

About the role

Reporting to the Events Team Leader, Arts & Culture, you will play a key role in delivering a diverse program of arts, cultural and community events that enrich the Glen Eira community. Working closely with artists, community groups, contractors and internal stakeholders, you will coordinate projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation, ensuring high-quality outcomes that align with Council priorities.

Other responsibilities include:

• Managing event planning, operations and project documentation to support successful program delivery.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships and providing advice on arts and cultural initiatives and opportunities.
• Coordinating budgets, contractors and funding opportunities while ensuring compliance with legislative and risk management requirements.
• Preparing reports, funding applications and administrative documentation, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

About you

You are a proactive events professional with experience delivering arts, cultural or community programs and events.

You can manage competing priorities, build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

The following is also required:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating arts, cultural, community or major events and managing projects within established timeframes.
• Sound knowledge of arts and cultural programming, event management principles and community engagement practices.
• Well-developed communication skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office and relevant administrative systems.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Pre-employment Medical Assessment
• Evidence of right to work in Australia.

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description

Position Description - Arts and Culture Major Events Officer - 26 October 2026.pdf

What’s on offer

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements

Working at Glen Eira City Council

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Russ Fletcher, Coordinator Arts & Culture on (03) 9524 3*** or email *********@gleneira.vic.gov.au