Place Activation Coordinator

Central Coast Council NSW; Central Coast Council; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

Central Coast Council NSW is seeking a Place Activation Coordinator to design and deliver activations that boost community vibrancy and local economic value across town centres.

You will manage projects end-to-end, build partnerships with diverse stakeholders, ensure safety and compliance, and pursue grant opportunities to maximise placemaking impact.

The role offers a 9-day fortnight, hybrid work arrangement, and potential career progression within a dynamic community development team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Project Management, Tourism or Event Management, Community Development or a relevant field, and/or extensive contemporary experience in placemaking.
• Demonstrated experience applying placemaking and place activation principles to achieve beneficial community outcomes.
• Experience designing, coordinating and delivering projects end to end with budgets and timelines.
• Proven ability to build partnerships, lead, motivate, influence and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with creative problem-solving.
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead vibrant town centre activations that deliver positive community and economic outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships and bring creative placemaking ideas to life.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, safety and compliance; pursue grant opportunities.

Skills

Place activation

Partnership building

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Education

Business or Project Management degree

Tourism or Event Management degree

Job description

Help shape vibrant town centres where people feel connected, proud and inspired to participate. As Place Activation Coordinator, you will rewrite the future of our local places by turning creative ideas into activations that deliver community and economic value.

• Lead vibrant town centre activations that deliver positive community and economic outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships and bring creative placemaking ideas to life.
• Enjoy work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight and hybrid working arrangements.

About the role

The Place Activation Coordinator facilitates the growth, development and activation of town centres across the Central Coast. You will design and deliver a program of activations aligned with placemaking and economic development objectives, while managing project timelines, budgets, safety and compliance. The role also identifies grant opportunities, evaluates outcomes and maintains strong relationships that support thriving local places.

This position provides valuable services that strengthen the community by creating a sense of vibrancy, pride and belonging, improving quality of life and supporting positive economic outcomes.

Applicant Profile

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Business, Project Management, Tourism or Event Management, Community Development or a relevant field, and/or extensive contemporary experience in place activation supported by ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated experience applying placemaking and place activation principles to achieve beneficial community outcomes.
• Experience designing, coordinating and delivering projects end to end, including managing project budgets, timelines, work health and safety requirements and compliance standards.
• A proven ability to build partnerships, lead, motivate, influence and communicate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions and achieve agreed outcomes.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to multitask, organise work and meet deadlines.
• A current Class C Driver Licence.

The commencing salary for this position is up to $96K. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $112K on completion of assessment of skills and/or performance plus 12% superannuation

• We have a permanent full-time role available
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
• This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Gregg Clark, Team Leader Placemaking. You can contact Gregg on 0400 557 ***.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 25 October 2026.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.