CCB-163 Events & Programs Officer (Arts & Culture)

Charters Towers

Charters Towers Regional

On-site

AUD 81,000 - 87,000

Full time

24 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

5 weeks annual leave

17.5% leave loading

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

8 weeks Parental Leave

Uniforms and PPE

Flexible Work Arrangements

12% Superannuation

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Charters Towers Regional Council is seeking an Events & Programs Officer (Arts & Culture). You will support the administration and delivery of the council’s events calendar and arts programs, helping with council-run events and community initiatives that boost local culture and participation.

The role requires strong admin skills, teamwork, and client-focused communication. A 9-day fortnight, full-time permanent role with attractive benefits and ongoing opportunities in the Corporate and

Qualifications

Minimum education level of completion of Year 10 or equivalent.
Relevant experience in events, administration or community activities.
First Aid and CPR accreditation or ability to obtain.
Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
A current Working with Children check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

Assist with administration and delivery of Council’s calendar of events and Arts & Culture programs.
Support council-run events and community-led activities.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate programs.
Provide administrative and operational support for events and grant processes.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Task management

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Events support

Arts & Culture knowledge

Confidentiality

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Year 10 or equivalent

Experience in events/administration/community activities

First Aid and CPR accreditation

Queensland C Class Driver Licence

Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Web-based applications

Job description

CCB-163 Events & Programs Officer (Arts & Culture)

Applications closing on 24 November 2026, 11:59 PM

Reference number CCB-163
Job Type Full Time
Package $81,385.51 to $86,623.01 gross per annum

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Under regular direction, the Events & Programs Officer (Arts & Culture) supports the Events Coordinator in the administration and delivery of Council’scalendar of events, Arts & Culture programs. This includes assisting with Council-run events and cultural initiatives and supporting community-led activities that enhance cultural identity, creative expression and community engagement.

Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 72.50 hours per fortnight, nine (9) day fortnight

Award: Level 2 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017 / Charters Towers Regional Council Certified Agreement

Salary Range: $81,385.51 to $86,623.01 gross per annum

Directorate: Corporate and Community Building

Department: Community Building

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

Ability to undertake administrative tasks in a structured, organised and timely manner, with attention to detail.
Ability to work under direction, with the capacity to organise tasks, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment.
Well-developed customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to respond to enquiries professionally in both face-to-face and electronic environments.
Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience providing administrative and operational support for events, cultural programs or community initiatives, including assisting with grant application processes.
Demonstrated knowledge of Arts & Culture sectors, including local arts communities, creative industries, heritage or cultural programming.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Well-developed computer skills including experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well Adobe Creative Suite and web-based applications.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

Minimum education level of completion of Year 10 or equivalent.
Relevant experience in events, administration or community activities.
First Aid and CPR accreditation or ability to obtain.
Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
A current Working with Children check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain.

BENEFITS

We have a range of benefits that include:

Fortnightly RDO
5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
8 weeks paid Parental Leave
Domestic and Family Violence Leave
Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
Flexible Work Arrangements
Annual wage progression
12% Superannuation
Salary Sacrifice opportunities
Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
Employee Assistance Program

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Inherent requirements

The following are essential to performing this role safely. Council will consider reasonable adjustments to help a person meet these requirements.

Sit or stand at a workstation and use a computer, keyboard and telephone for extended periods to undertake research, prepare correspondence, reports, presentations and other administrative duties.
Occasionally travel within the Charters Towers region and elsewhere as required to attend business meetings, stakeholder engagements, community events, workshops and other economic development activities.
May be required to work in a variety of environments, including office settings, outdoor locations and community venues.
May be required to undertake light manual handling associated with the preparation and delivery of promotional activities, events and workshops, including bending, lifting, carrying and moving materials and equipment.
Occasional work outside ordinary hours, including evenings and weekends, to provide operational support and assistance with events, workshops and economic development activities may be required to support events, workshops and operational or project requirements.
May be required to undertake domestic travel, including interstate travel, to promote and market the Charters Towers region, attend industry events, conferences and business development opportunities.

Pre-Employment Checks, Health Monitoring and Immunisation

This position is required to complete a satisfactory health declaration, and a pre-employment medical assessment including a drug and alcohol screen, based on the inherent requirements above.

A national criminal history check may also be required, with the applicant's written consent.

Council takes all reasonably practicable steps to provide a safe and healthy workplace and to prevent occupational disease. Under Council’s P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, this position is listed on Council’s health monitoring register and is not included in the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre-employment assessments/check: