Lead Planner, Multicultural Festival (Hybrid)

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Government's Health and Community Services Directorate is seeking a Senior Event Officer to help deliver the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra. You will coordinate creative programs, schedules, operations, and volunteers while managing contracts and grants with diverse communities.

The role requires strong administration, communication, and stakeholder engagement, with capacity to work outside standard hours during the event delivery period and to collaborate with Aboriginal

Qualifications

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, proactive with strong administration and communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders is valued.
• Ability to manage complex contracts and grants for public events.

Responsibilities

• Creative program development for the festival and related events.
• Scheduling, production coordination and event operations.
• Volunteer management and community engagement across diverse groups.
• Contract administration and grant management for event delivery.
• Liaison with artists, partners and stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Grant management

Contract administration

Community engagement

Coordination

Multicultural experience

Job description

The ACT Government's Health and Community Services Directorate is seeking a Senior Event Officer to help deliver the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra. You will coordinate creative programs, schedules, operations, and volunteers while managing contracts and grants with diverse communities.

The role requires strong administration, communication, and stakeholder engagement, with capacity to work outside standard hours during the event delivery period and to collaborate with Aboriginal