ENOUGH ABOUT US, WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT YOU! SO TELL US ABOUT…

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
• Tell us why you think an events, arts and culture program is important to Port Stephens.

READY TO APPLY? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 27 July 2025
• Contact: Chantelle Sives, Events, Arts and Culture Team Leader, on (02) 4988 0108 or 0417 703 401
• For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
• We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment
• Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care
• We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together

WE’RE ALL ABOUT PUTTING THE RIGHT PEOPLE, IN THE RIGHT ROLE! HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Tertiary qualification in a related field with proven experience in a similar role
• Sound understanding of the event and arts industry including experience with operations, development, support and facilitation in events and arts projects
• Prior experience coordinating event or community projects including planning and delivery skills

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

• Contribute to the development and delivery of Council’s events and activation program to align with identified strategic outcomes
• Facilitate and support film wedding and event organisers with the PSC licence
• Coordinate the event application, assessment and approvals process, ensuring that the operational aspects of the event are appropriate
• Support the curation of the arts and cultural progra