Events, Arts and Culture Officer

Chandler Macleod Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary assignment

Casual rate $54 per hour

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group – Raymond Terrace NSW is seeking an experienced Events, Arts & Culture Officer to join on a temporary basis through to March 2027, delivering community events, arts initiatives and placemaking.

This role coordinates civic events, works with groups and contractors, manages logistics, and ensures safe, inclusive delivery. 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekends.

The assignment offers a casual rate up to $54.00 per hour and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of event operations, planning, logistics, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of civic and community events.
• Support the delivery of arts, culture, placemaking, and community engagement programs.
• Work closely with community groups, event organisers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to organisers delivering events on public land.
• Assist with event approvals, planning processes, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate event logistics, including road closures, amenities, power supply, waste management, food vendor requirements, sound management, and amusement devices.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of safe, sustainable, and inclusive events.

Skills

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Driver's Licence

Working with Children Check

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Chandler Macleod Group – Raymond Terrace NSW

Temporary Assignment | Raymond Terrace, NSW
Up to $54.00 per hour casual rate
35 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Assignment through to 23 March 2027

About the Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced and community-focused Events, Arts & Culture Officerto join their team on a temporary basis through to March 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of community events, arts initiatives, and placemaking activities that enhance community connection and create vibrant public spaces.

Reporting to the Events, Arts & Culture Lead, you will play a key role in coordinating civic events and supporting a range of community, economic development, arts, and placemaking initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of civic and community events.
• Support the delivery of arts, culture, placemaking, and community engagement programs.
• Work closely with community groups, event organisers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to organisers delivering events on public land.
• Assist with event approvals, planning processes, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate event logistics, including road closures, amenities, power supply, waste management, food vendor requirements, sound management, and amusement devices.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of safe, sustainable, and inclusive events.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience coordinating events, festivals, community projects, or cultural programs.
• Strong knowledge of event operations, planning, logistics, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience providing advice and support to event organisers and community groups.
• Well-developed communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check.

What's on Offer

• Temporary assignment through to 23 March 2027.
• Casual rate of up to $54.00 per hour.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful community, arts, and cultural initiatives.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Standard Monday to Friday working hours, with occasional weekend and public holiday work required to support event delivery.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.