Events and Development Officer

Swan Hill Rural City Council; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15% super

Ongoing training and development

Subsidised gym memberships

Job summary

Swan Hill Rural City Council in Swan Hill VIC is seeking a motivated Events and Development Officer for a casual/temporary part-time maternity relief role. You will support delivery of events and development initiatives across the municipality.

This hands-on role coordinates event management, advises organisers on safety and compliance, supports community groups, and collaborates with internal teams to strengthen the local economy and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Has qualifications in event management, marketing, community or economic development or a related field (certificate or diploma level), or equivalent experience
• Experience planning, coordinating or supporting events
• Experience in local government is desirable but not essential
• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Working with Children Check (employee)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Council’s event management processes and act as the key contact for community, commercial and public event organisers
• Provide practical advice and guidance to ensure events are safe, compliant and successful
• Support community groups to plan and deliver great events
• Assist with the coordination of Council-led events and administration of the Event Support Fund
• Support the planning and delivery of community-based public art projects and associated events

Job description

Swan Hill Rural City Council – Swan Hill VIC

Casual/Temporary, Part time

4d ago , from Swan Hill Rural City Council

TemporaryPart-Time (MaternityRelief) until February2029

Council is seeking a motivated and community‑focusedEvents and Development Officer to support the delivery of events anddevelopment initiatives across the municipality.

This role plays a key part in coordinatingCouncil’s event management processes, supporting community and commercial eventorganisers, and contributing to initiatives that strengthen our local economyand community wellbeing.

About the Role

In this hands‑on and varied role, you will:

• Coordinate Council’s event management processes and act as the keycontact for community, commercial and public event organisers
• Provide practical advice and guidance to ensure events are safe,compliant and successful
• Support community groups to plan and deliver great events
• Assist with the coordination of Council‑led events andadministration of the Event Support Fund
• Support the planning and delivery of community‑based public art projectsand associated events.

You’ll work closely with internal teams,community groups and external stakeholders to help deliver events andinitiatives that strengthen our local economy and community life.

Working Hours

This is a temporary part‑time position providingmaternity leave relief, comprising a total of 42.7 hours perfortnight. Working hours may be flexible by agreement.

• Week 1: Monday to Thursday (21.33 hours)
• Week 2: Tuesday to Friday (21.37 hours)

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has qualifications in event management, marketing, community or economicdevelopment or a related field (certificate or diploma level), or equivalentexperience
• Hasexperience planning, coordinating or supporting events
• Enjoysworking with people and building positive working relationships
• Is wellorganised, can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Communicatesclearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Has apositive, proactive attitude and enjoys working in a team environment
• Is confidentusing Microsoft Office and administrative systems
• Experience inlocal government is desirable but not essential.
• Satisfactory NationalPolice Check.
• Working withChildren Check (employee)

What we offer

• Hourly rateof $39.91 plus 15% super.
• A varied andrewarding role with real community impact
• Ongoingtraining and development
• Subsidisedgym memberships & Active social club

12 noon on Tuesday 10 November 2026

Need Assistance?

For questions about the role or applicationprocess, contact the Human Resources team at **@swanhill.vic.gov.au or 5036 2333.