Tourism Events Officer

Macedon Ranges Shire Council; Gisborne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on gym & pool memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Purchased leave

Exclusive employee benefits platform

Onsite health & wellbeing treater

Job summary

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking a permanent part-time Events Coordinator to support tourism and community events across the Macedon Ranges. You will manage the Council's Events and Festivals Grants Program, working closely with event organisers and stakeholders to boost visitation and support local business.

The role is initially office-based with hybrid work options after onboarding. You will be highly organised, collaborative, and customer‑focused, delivering successful events and

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate events and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building.
• Project management experience in events or tourism.
• Customer-focused with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of tourism and community events across the Macedon Ranges.
• Manage the Events and Festivals Grants Program.
• Collaborate with event organisers and stakeholders to drive visitation and local economic benefit.
• Deliver high-quality events outcomes and positive community impacts.

Skills

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Job description

Permanent Part Time 60.8 hrs pr fortnight
$81,391 - $94,610 per annum (pro rata) plus Super
Position No: 8049

About the role

This exciting role supports the delivery of tourism and community events across the Macedon Ranges, while managing Council's Events and Festivals Grants Program to help bring local events to life. Working closely with event organisers and stakeholders, the position plays a key role in driving visitation, supporting local businesses and enhancing community outcomes.

About you

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and proactive team player with strong event coordination, stakeholder engagement and project management skills. They will be highly organised, customer-focused and adaptable, with the ability to build positive relationships, manage competing priorities and support the successful delivery of tourism and community events across the Macedon Ranges.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.

• Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Purchased leave
• Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
• Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.

Position Description

For further information contact Jane Peterson - Acting Coordinator Visitor Economy on 0408 966 ***.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 28 Oct 2026.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at ****@mrsc.vic.gov.au.