Public Events Orchestrator & Council Liaison

Byron Shire Council; Mullumbimby; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month term

Salary reviews

Employee Assistance Program

Education support

Fitness Passport

Team collaboration

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Byron Shire Council is seeking an Events Facilitation Officer in Mullumbimby to act as a central coordination point for externally organised events, guiding organisers through Council processes and ensuring timely, safe delivery. The role focuses on bringing together required approvals, teams and timelines while fostering partnerships with venues, businesses and the community.

The position is a 12-month term, part-time (21 hours per week) with a potential extension, offering a NSW Local

Qualifications

• Experience in event management, project management, arts and culture or related field.
• Strong project coordination across multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Experience with events in public spaces, approvals, compliance, risk and operations.

Responsibilities

• Guide event organisers through Council processes and responsibilities.
• Coordinate internal Council response with teams, actions and timeframes.
• Facilitate planning meetings between event organisers, Council teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate approvals, land/facilities, traffic/transport, waste, safety, accessibility, communications and environmental considerations.
• Monitor deliverables, follow up actions and escalate risks as needed.
• Build relationships with event organisers, venues, business groups and community partners.
• Identify opportunities for place activation, wayfinding and visitor servicing.
• Contribute to post-event reviews and improvements to procedures and templates.

Job description

Byron Shire Council is seeking an Events Facilitation Officer in Mullumbimby to act as a central coordination point for externally organised events, guiding organisers through Council processes and ensuring timely, safe delivery. The role focuses on bringing together required approvals, teams and timelines while fostering partnerships with venues, businesses and the community.

The position is a 12-month term, part-time (21 hours per week) with a potential extension, offering a NSW Local