Tourism Events Officer

Shire of Macedon Ranges; Gisborne; Hybrid; AUD 81,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym and pool discounts

Annual flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Purchased leave

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking a Permanent Part Time Events Coordinator to support tourism and community events across the Macedon Ranges and to manage the Council's Events and Festivals Grants Program, helping to bring local events to life. You will work with event organisers and stakeholders to drive visitation, boost local businesses and deliver strong community outcomes.

The role requires collaboration, first rate coordination and project management, with flexible, customer‑focused

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating events or programs.
• Ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate council events and festivals delivery.
• Manage the Events and Festivals Grants Program.
• Engage with event organisers and stakeholders to enhance outcomes.
• Support tourism initiatives and visitation across the Macedon Ranges.
• Contribute to delivering economic and community benefits.

Skills

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Customer service

Organisational skills

Job description

Permanent Part Time - 60.8 hrs per fortnight $81,391 - $94,610 per annum plus Super

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. Y ou’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 . Staff Benefits

• Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
• Annual no cost flu vaccinations
• 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 966 561.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 28 Oct 2026. Closing Date: 23 Oct at 5:00pm.

If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at [e-mail].

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities.