Community Events Compliance Coordinator

Careers at Council; Griffith; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Leave provisions including longService

Educational assistance programs

Career development opportunities

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Griffith City Council is seeking a Community Events Compliance Coordinator to oversee event compliance, approvals, bookings and regulatory processes within the Griffith Local Government Area.

You will guide event organisers on obligations, coordinate approvals, and ensure all documents are submitted and approved prior to events, acting as a facilitator and compliance advisor rather than an event organiser.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Event Management, Business Administration, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event approvals and compliance for Griffith events, ensuring safety and legality.
• Provide guidance to event organisers on obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external approvals and ensure documentation is submitted and approved before events proceed.
• Act as facilitator, coordinator and compliance advisor for community events.

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Event Management or related discipline

Job description

Position Title: Community Events Compliance Coordinator

Closing Date: 2 November 2026

Salary: Commencement annual salary range from $94,844.36 to $104,330.72 (Grade 15), plus superannuation.

Employment Type: Permanent (35 hours per week)

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they’re driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The Community Events Compliance Coordinator is Council's central point of contact for community events held within the Griffith Local Government Area. The position coordinates event approvals, compliance requirements, venue bookings and event-related regulatory processes to ensure community events are delivered safely, legally and efficiently.

The role provides guidance and support to event organisers, assists them in understanding their obligations, coordinates internal and external approvals, and ensures all required documentation is submitted and approved before events proceed. The position acts as a facilitator, coordinator and compliance advisor rather than an event organiser.

Qualifications:

The successful applicants will need Certificate IV or Diploma in Event Management, Business Administration, or related discipline or equivalent experience and a current Class “C” Australian Driver Licence.

Please include copies of all relevant licences and qualifications with your application

About You

You’re a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing


• Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation


• Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years and MyLeave


• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed


• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.


• Ongoing learning and career development


• Salary packaging options


• Educational assistance programs

Application Information

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, which includes reference, identity, credential, and/or medical history checks. It may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a NSW Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to the successful clearance of all checks.

Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Additional Information

For any questions about the role, please contact Shireen Donaldson on 1300 176 ***.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.