Events and Functions Coordinator

Moree Plains Shire Council; Moree; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation Contribution

Job summary

Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking an experienced Event and Function Coordinator to manage the day-to-day operations and activation of the Moree Memorial Hall and other community venues. You will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of signature events that promote the region, boost tourism and strengthen community connections, with hands-on responsibilities from bump-in to bump-out.

This role requires flexible hours, budgeting, sponsorships, and oversight of staff and volunteers,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering events, including planning, logistics, and operational delivery.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills to build relationships with community groups, performers, sponsors, and contractors.
• Experience managing budgets, procurement, risk management and WHS for events.
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required by event needs.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence, White Card and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of signature events that promote the region and strengthen community connections.
• Oversee event logistics from bump-in to bump-out, including budgets and sponsorships.
• Provide daily task allocation to Event and Function Support Assistant, casual staff and volunteers.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Stakeholder engagement

Event delivery

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Events Management

Tourism

Hospitality

Marketing

Business

Community Development

Job description

Shape your future. Make an impact. Join Moree Plains Shire Council.

Ready for work that matters? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you’ll do more than fill a role — you’ll help shape a thriving regional community. Join a forward-thinking Council with big plans for growth, innovation and liveability, and build a career with real balance, purpose and impact.

If you are looking for a dynamic event leadership role, meaningful work and a tree-change lifestyle with genuine opportunity, this is where it starts...

• Full-Time CareerOpportunity–35hours per week
• Attractive salary ranging from $1,770.30 to $2,256.05 per week.
• 12% Superannuation Contribution.
• Location - Moree

WHY CHOOSE COUNCIL?

• Professional development and career pathways, including funded training, study assistance and progression opportunities across Council.
• Competitive pay and benefits under the NSW Local Government (State) Award, plus generous leave entitlements.
• Greatwork-life balance, including a rostered day off every three weeks — an extra 17 days off each year.
• Work that matters — directly improve liveability, growth and sustainability across the Moree Plains region.
• A supportive, inclusive team culture that values diversity, equity and wellbeing.
• A regional lifestyle with affordability, community connection and room to breathe.
• Discounted gym memberships and special rates across a wide network of fitness facilities for staff and families.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Moree Plains Shire Council connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more atThe Welcome Experience | NSW Government

The Opportunity
Step into a vibrant and highly rewarding leadership role. As the Event and Function Coordinator, you will manage the day-to-day operations and activation of the Moree Memorial Hall and other community venues. You will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of signature events that promote the region, boost tourism, and strengthen community connections.

This is a hands‑on position where you will oversee event logistics from bump-in to bump-out, manage budgets and sponsorships, and directly provide daily task allocation to the Event and Function Support Assistant, casual staff, and volunteers.

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About You

You are an organised, adaptable, and proactive leader with a flair for stakeholder engagement and innovative event delivery. You thrive in a dynamic environment and have the problem-solving skills to manage multiple projects, operational deadlines, and on-the-ground logistics.

To succeed in this role, you will bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Events Management, Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or Community Development.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering events, including planning, logistics, and operational delivery.
• Highly developed communication and customer service skills to build productive relationships with community groups, performers, sponsors, and contractors.
• Experience managing operational event requirements like bookings, procurement, budgets, risk management, and work health and safety.
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required by operational event needs.
• A current Class C Drivers Licence, White Card, and a Working with Children Check.

Moree Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and the communities we serve. We welcome you to bring your experience, culture, perspectives and ideas, because our best work happens when everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong.We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.