OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Events Officer with a passion for delivering exceptional community events and corporate functions. Our ideal candidate is a proactive team player who brings strong planning and coordination skills, thrives under pressure, and communicates confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. They will have demonstrated experience in event management, the ability to work collaboratively across departments, and a keen eye for detail. Flexibility to work outside standard business hours and a commitment to providing memorable community experiences are key attributes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and deliver all aspects of event planning, including preparation, supplier selection, catering, décor and technical requirements;
• Collaborate with internal departments, external partners, and community groups to plan, organise, and deliver events that align with the Council’s objectives and priorities;
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients or event contractors, understanding their needs and preferences to ensure successful event execution;
• Arrange for equipment, furniture, decorations, catering, audio-visual equipment, and other necessary items for events, ensuring everything is in place on time;
• Conduct post-event evaluations to assess the success of events, gather feedback from clients and attendees, and identify areas for improvement and;
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring expenses are kept within budgetary constraints while maximising resources.
  See the Position Description for a more extensive list of key responsibilities.

If our values resonate with you ‘Opportunity, Respect, Strength and Accountability’ and you possess the following qualifications and experience, read below about how to apply:

• Responsible service of alcohol certificate or willingness to obtain (highly desirable);
• Current QLD BlueCard or willingness to obtain (highly desirable);
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate a variety of events, such as conferences, theatre shows, and corporate functions;
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure while maintaining professionalism and calmness;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to easily build rapport with internal and external clients;
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, such as marketing, operations, and finance, to ensure successful event execution;
• Strong administration skills including advanced computer literacy, especially in the use of MS Office Suite and social media;
• An energetic team player, who proactively looks to assist where possible and can work autonomously;
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours; and
• Current Queensland ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence (minimum P1)