Events Officer

Buloke Shire Council; Charlton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local government council in Victoria seeks a motivated individual to support community event organisers. The successful candidate will manage inquiries, offer guidance on compliance, and build relationships with stakeholders. Applicants should have a relevant degree and excellent interpersonal skills. The role involves enhancing event-related resources and contributing to policy development. Applications remain open until 9th November 2025.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma related to events management or experience in local government context.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to develop relationships.
• Sound understanding of event planning and promotion in local government.
• Experience working with event managers and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison for event organisers and Council staff.
• Offer support on operational and compliance requirements.
• Maintain and enhance event planning resources.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide input into Council policies regarding event management.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Event planning and promotion

Experience working with event managers and volunteers

Volunteer management

Education

Degree or diploma relevant to events management or community development

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Council is looking for a motivated person to provide support and guidance to community event organisers to enable them to meet the relevant regulatory requirements, policies, and objectives.

In This Role You Will

• Act as the primary liaison for event organisers and internal Council staff, managing enquiries from initial concept through to post-event evaluation.
• Offer support and guidance on operational and compliance requirements while enhancing organisers' risk management and event planning capabilities through collaboration and communication.
• Maintain and enhance event-related resources, including the Event Planning Guide (currently in draft), website content, and public information. Identify opportunities to innovate and expand these resources to better assist event organisers in navigating event management processes effectively.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with event organisers, suppliers, State Government, local businesses, and community stakeholders.
• Provide input into the development of Council policies and procedures related to event management and ensuring that they reflect best practices and support the safe and effective delivery of events across the Shire.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will

• Have a degree or diploma relevant to events management or community development and/or experience in event management in a local government context or similar.
• Have exceptional interpersonal skills to develop effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Have a sound understanding and knowledge of event planning and promotion, policy and programs within a local government environment.
• Have experience in working with event managers and volunteers.

For a copy of the duties and responsibilities, download Council’s Position Description at www.buloke.vic.gov.au/careers/ or for a confidential discussion please contact Nick Sondhu, Economic Development Coordinator, on 1300 520 520.

How To Apply

Applications marked ‘Confidential’ will be received until the 9th November 2025 and can be either emailed to [e-mail] or mailed to:

Human Resources
Buloke Shire Council
PO Box 1
Wycheproof VIC 3527