Senior Director, Events And Community Engagement

the original; Canberra; On-site; AUD 155,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government is seeking a Senior Director, Events and Community Engagement in Canberra. You will shape strategy and oversee a broad portfolio including events, education, tourism, visitor experiences, communications, marketing and volunteer services.

You will lead diverse teams, build strong stakeholder partnerships and deliver high-quality experiences that boost visitation and activation of public spaces for social, environmental and economic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in events and community engagement.
• Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships across multiple sectors.
• Track record in delivering large-scale events and visitor experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for events, education, tourism, visitor experience, communications, marketing, community engagement and volunteer services.
• Lead skilled teams and foster stakeholder relationships to enhance visitation and activate public spaces.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder relationships

Event management

Strategic planning

Job description

Senior Director, Events And Community Engagement

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 54371
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 January 2026
Contact Officer: Stuart Jeffress on***************@act.gov.auor(02) 6207 8***

Details: The National Arboretum Canberra and Stromlo Forest Park are premier recreational, tourism and community destinations that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to drive visitor engagement, events, tourism experiences and community connections across these unique landscapes.

As the Senior Director, Events and Community Engagement, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a diverse portfolio encompassing events, education, tourism, visitor experience, communications, marketing, community engagement and volunteer services. This influential role offers the opportunity to lead skilled teams, foster strong stakeholder relationships and deliver exceptional experiences that enhance visitation, activate public spaces and contribute to the social, environmental and economic outcomes of the ACT Government.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility / Other Requirements

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
• Possession of, or the ability to acquire, a First Aid certificate.
• Driver's License

Notes

This is a temporary position available from 17 December 2026 until 31 January 2028 with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Closing Date

Closes: 10 November 2026