EOI – APS5 – EL1 Events Officer

HorizonOne Recruitment; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home flexibility

Great working benefits

Job summary

HorizonOne is seeking APS5-EL1 level Events Officers in Canberra. Roles range from 3 to 12+ months, with potential extensions or permanency in the APS.

Responsibilities include end-to-end event delivery, venue sourcing, travel logistics, vendor management, and budget tracking, with governance under Commonwealth procurement rules. Applicants should have 2–5 years’ experience and a qualification in Events Management, Project Management and/or Communications & Marketing.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience, preferably within the APS.
• Qualification in Events Management, Project Management and/or Communications & Marketing.
• Australian citizenship and a minimum baseline security clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver events and stakeholder engagements from planning to post-event evaluation.
• Identify and secure venues, manage travel logistics, and ensure hospitality, security and on-site services.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines and contingency strategies to mitigate risks.
• Engage and manage external vendors and suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance.
• Monitor budgets, track expenditure, and provide progress reports highlighting milestones and risks.

Skills

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Education

Events Management

Project Management

Communications & Marketing

Job description

HorizonOne is a leading specialist recruitment firm in Canberra that works with a range of highly sought after federal government departments and agencies. We reverse traditional recruiting models so you are the focus of our recruiting efforts - we tailor our service to ensure we find you the best possible fit.

The Opportunity

HorizonOne has a consistent flow of EventsOfficer roles available on both labour hire and non-ongoing contracts. These contracts range from short term (3 months) to long term (12 months or more). It is very common for high performing candidates to receive repeated extensions on their contracts or even secure permanency in the APS. With a range of positions regularly available, we are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates due to placing a large majority of or active and registered candidates.

HorizonOne also supports permanent APS staff with S26 temporary and permanent transfers between federal government agencies and departments.

The Role

The responsibilities of each position vary, but as an Events Officer you will be required to:

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of events and stakeholder engagements, managing the full event lifecycle from initial planning to post-event evaluation
• Identify and secure venues, manage travel logistics, and ensure the delivery of hospitality, security, and on-site services
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and contingency strategies to mitigate risks and ensure successful outcomes
• Engage and manage external vendors and suppliers including negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with Commonwealth procurement policies and procedures
• Monitor budgets, track expenditure, and provide regular progress reports and updates, highlighting key milestones and risks

The Ideal Person

To be considered for an APS5 - EL1 Events Officer opportunity you’ll have 2-5 years of experience, preferably within the APS, with a qualification in Events Management, Project Management and/or Communications & Marketing. You will have the ability to work in time sensitive environments and build productive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be flexible in responding to changing priorities.

Australian citizenship and a minimum baseline security clearance are required to apply.

Salary / Rate

• APS5 salary range: $86k - $94k + 15.4% super
• APS6 salary range: $98k- $110k + 15.4% super
• EL1 salary range: $120k - $136k + 15.4% super
• Work from home flexibility
• Great working benefits

Please note that the salary range may differ depending on the federal government department/agency

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.