Events Support Officer

City-of-Mandurah; City Of Mandurah; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Mandurah invites applications for casual Events Support Officer roles within the Festivals and Events team. Four casual positions available, Level 4.

You will assist in delivering major festivals and sport/recreation events to boost local business, community engagement and visitor numbers. Successful candidates will have event management experience, capability in outdoor event delivery, and flexible weekend/evening availability.

Qualifications

• Experience in major event management or a similar discipline.
• Experience delivering large-scale events in outdoor public spaces.
• Ability to input creative ideas into City events.
• Experience with administration and operational delivery of major events.
• Experience planning and delivering event and entertainment programs, preferably coordinating special events.
• Flexible with weekend and after-hours work.
• Commitment to learning local government procedures and policies.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering major festivals, sport and recreation events in the City of Mandurah.
• Support delivery of events to build local business capacity, community engagement and visitation.
• Coordinate event and entertainment programs as required.
• Support on-site administration and operations during events.

Skills

Event management experience

Outdoor event delivery

Creative input for events

Administration experience

Event planning

Flexible schedule

Govt procedures knowledge

Calm under pressure

Job description

Strategy & Economic Development | Regional WA

Position No: 124/2026

Work Type: Casual

• Casual | Four positions available
• Level 4 (Four) | $51.28 - $55.14 (hourly rateinclusive of 20% Casual loading)
• Vacancy 124/2026

The opportunity

The City of Mandurah Festivals and Events team is seeking atalented and experienced individual to fill a casual role of EventsSupport Officer. In this role, you will assist in the delivery ofmajor festivals, sport and recreation events within the City ofMandurah which build the capacity of local businesses, thecommunity and increase visitation to our City Centre.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience in major event management or similardiscipline
• Previous experience with large scale event delivery in anoutdoor public space
• Experience in inputting creative ideas into Cityevents
• Working knowledge and experience of administration andoperational implementation of major and complex events
• Previous experience in the planning and delivery of eventand entertainment programs and services, preferably with thecoordination of special events
• A flexible approach to working hours, as the positionrequires some weekend and after-hours work
• Commitment to learning and understanding local governmentprocedures and policies
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

For more information about the role please refer to theposition description.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentregardless of their background, identity, experience, ability orthinking style. If you need assistance during the applicationprocess for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safeorganisation where protecting children and preventing harm isembedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees andvolunteers.

Additional information

• All applications will be assessed in accordance withmerit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meetthe requirements outlined in the attached position description,including essential qualifications and license, the role may bereclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may beoffered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement .
• The salary for this role commences at step 1, withpotential for movement within the range based on demonstratedskills and experience. Incremental progression typically occursat the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance withthe Industrial Agreement.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will berequired to participate in a full pre-employment medical thatincludes drug and alcohol testing.
• This recruitment process may also be used to identifycandidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunitiesthat arise within the City over the next 12 months — offeringyou the chance to be considered for future roles that alignwith your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have theright to work in Australia.
• To support transparency and integrity, all employees of theCity of Mandurah are required to declare any secondaryemployment to help us manage potential conflicts of interestappropriately.
• To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah pleasevisit our Careers and Employment page.

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer

Attachments:

• Events Support Officer - Position Description.pdf