Events and Development Officer

Rural City of Swan Hill; Swan Hill; Presencial; AUD 45.000 - 65.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Subsidised gym memberships

Active social club

Ongoing training and development

Descripción de la vacante

Rural City of Swan Hill is seeking an Events and Development Officer for maternity relief, part-time. The role focuses on coordinating event management, guiding organizers, and boosting community wellbeing across the municipality.

The role offers flexible hours within a 42.7-hour fortnight, with specific weekly patterns. It supports economic development and art projects, requiring coordination skills and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Formación

• Qualifications in event management, marketing, community or economic development or related field (certificate or diploma level) or equivalent experience.
• Experience planning, coordinating or supporting events.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in local government is desirable but not essential.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Event planning

Community engagement

Marketing

Administration

Microsoft Office

Educación

Certificate or Diploma in a related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Events and Development Officer Temporary Part-Time (Maternity Relief) until February 2029 Council is seeking a motivated and community-focused Events and Development Officer to support the delivery of events and development initiatives across the municipality. This role plays a key part in coordinating Council’s event management processes, supporting community and commercial event organisers, and contributing to initiatives that strengthen our local economy and community wellbeing.

About the Role

• 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

Working Hours

This is a temporary part-time position providing maternity leave relief, comprising a total of 42.7 hours per fortnight. 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

• Has qualifications in event management, marketing, community or economic development or a related field (certificate or diploma level), or equivalent experience
• Has experience planning, coordinating or supporting events
• Enjoys working with people and building positive working relationships
• Is well organised, can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Has a positive, proactive attitude and enjoys working in a team environment
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and administrative systems
• Experience in local government is desirable but not essential

Essential Checks

• Satisfactory National Police Check.
• Working with Children Check (employee)

What we offer

• Hourly rate of $39.91 plus 15% super.
• A varied and rewarding role with real community impact
• Ongoing training and development
• Subsidised gym memberships & Active social club

Applications close 12 noon on Tuesday 10 November 2026