Community Events Coordinator - Flexible & Impactful

City of Melton; Melton; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 ADOs (Accrued Day Off) per year

5 weeks annual leave

Genuine Flexible work options

Additional super for women over 45

Career Development Programs

Health Plan (GMHBA)

Paid Parental Leave 16 weeks

Secondary Carer Leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

City of Melton is seeking a dynamic Events Officer to develop and deliver the Council’s community event program, including outdoor events and corporate functions. Reporting to the Arts and Events Coordinator, you will coordinate logistics, budgets, and stakeholder engagement to meet community needs.

You will hold a tertiary qualification in Event Management or Marketing, with experience in planning, budgeting, risk management, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Event Management, Marketing or related discipline with limited or no relevant work experience.
• Experience in planning and delivering events, including logistics, marketing and budgeting.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues during event planning, with risk management and emergency response planning.
• Flexibility to work beyond standard hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Current First Aid qualification.
• Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Design, organise, and oversee all aspects of event execution (logistics, operations, evaluations).
• Develop event budgets and timelines for efficient coordination.
• Identify community needs to tailor event development and management.
• Implement health and safety and risk management strategies for safe events.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and support internal departments for smooth delivery.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Logistics coordination

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Event Management/Marketing degree

Job description

City of Melton is seeking a dynamic Events Officer to develop and deliver the Council’s community event program, including outdoor events and corporate functions. Reporting to the Arts and Events Coordinator, you will coordinate logistics, budgets, and stakeholder engagement to meet community needs.

You will hold a tertiary qualification in Event Management or Marketing, with experience in planning, budgeting, risk management, and safety compliance.