Senior Director, Events And Community Engagement

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 155,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Council Jobs in Canberra seeks a Senior Director, Events and Community Engagement to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for events, education, tourism, visitor experience, communications, marketing, community engagement and volunteer services across the sites.

The role offers the opportunity to lead skilled teams, build stakeholder relationships and deliver experiences that boost visitation, activate public spaces and contribute to social, environmental and economic outcomes

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in ACT with WWVP registration.
• First Aid certificate or ability to acquire.
• Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for events, education, tourism, visitor experience, communications and marketing.
• Lead teams across community engagement and volunteer services.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver exceptional visitor experiences.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Event management

Communications 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

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