Trainee Event Manager - Hands-on Growth Pathway

City of Canterbury-Bankstown; Sydney; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary Full‑Time opportunity

Attractive remuneration package

Work/Life balance environment

Career growth and development

Job summary

CBCity in Bankstown, Sydney, is offering a two‑year Trainee Event Management role within the City Events & Activations Team. You will work alongside experienced Event Producers, gaining exposure to planning, procurement, risk, logistics and post‑event evaluation while completing a TAFE course.

This two‑year traineeship starts February 2027 as a full‑time temporary position, with hands‑on learning and structured development to launch a career in customer service and events.

Qualifications

• Be a current Year 12 student, recent school leaver, or early career professional.
• A current Class C drivers’ license and own reliable transport.
• A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of CBCity’s major events and activations.
• Work alongside Event Producers to assist with event plans, schedules, budgets and logistics.
• Coordinate with Council teams, suppliers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Gain hands‑on experience in event set‑up, delivery and pack‑down.
• Assist with procurement, event communications, risk, WHS and accessibility requirements.
• Build practical event management skills through on‑the‑job training and mentoring.

Skills

Driver's license

WWCC

Year 12 / early career

Education

Year 12 student / recent school leaver / early career

Job description

CBCity in Bankstown, Sydney, is offering a two‑year Trainee Event Management role within the City Events & Activations Team. You will work alongside experienced Event Producers, gaining exposure to planning, procurement, risk, logistics and post‑event evaluation while completing a TAFE course.

This two‑year traineeship starts February 2027 as a full‑time temporary position, with hands‑on learning and structured development to launch a career in customer service and events.