About the Opportunity

Are you ready to lead iconic events that bring people together, boost tourism, and shine a spotlight on your community?

Parkes Shire Council is seeking an experienced and energetic Events Officer (Major Events) to take the lead on the planning and delivery of our biggest and most impactful events. From large scale festivals and concerts to regional showcases and civic celebrations, this role is your opportunity to drive high-profile events that attract visitors, engage locals, and promote the unique identity of our region.

This is a key position within our events and tourism team, and we're looking for someone with a passion for event excellence, strong project management skills, and the ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

Further information on the role accountabilities is contained in the Events Officer (Major Events) Position Description.

About You

The successful applicant will be a versatile team player with a strong interest in all aspects of event delivery from logistics and planning to budgeting and reporting, who will bring excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Vocational qualifications in Event Management, Tourism or a related discipline
• Currently working at Parkes Shire Council
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Sound project management skills and ability to plan, prioritise and execute multiple projects, including innovative approaches to problem diagnosis and resolution, and process improvement.
• A confident communicator with strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Creative and strategic in promoting events and driving engagement
• Excellent standard of IT literacy and advanced computer and software skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, and IT based communication systems
• Current and maintained NSW Drivers Licence

It will be highly desirable if you possess any of the following:

• Knowledge of the role, functions and responsibilities of Local Government
• Project Management certification.
• Sound knowledge of event compliance requirements (e.g. permits, insurance, risk, traffic and crowd management)
• Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certification

Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment. 

The role has been evaluated as being within Grade 11 of Council's salary structure, and offers a competitive salary cira $74,772 - $85,980 per annum (depending on skills and experience) plus super and salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay. 

Benefits of working at Council include:

• 35 hour working week and a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)
• Four weeks Annual Leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years
• Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
• Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two (2) Health and Wellness days off per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Relaxed regional lifestyle
• Work/Life balance
• And more!

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development.  We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.

Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.

About Parkes Shire Council

Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community.  As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver.  We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community. 

We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.

For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that values safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!