About the Opportunity

As we prepare for the exciting week of Parkes Elvis Festival, we are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from all Council staff who are keen to support the delivery of the festival across a range of roles.

This is a great opportunity to be directly involved in a significant event, contribute to a vibrant team and gain additional experience and exposure across departments.

The Parkes Elvis Festival will be held from Wednesday, 6 January 2027 - Sunday, 10 January 2027, however we will be looking for support between the period of Monday, 4 January 2027 to Monday, 11 January 2027 to assist with the setting up and packing down of the Festival.

About You

We are looking for staff who meet the following key criteria:   

• Demonstrated reliability and availability across the festival period
• A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Comfortable in a fast paced environment
• Previous experience in events or customer facing roles (desirable but not essential)
• Current and maintained NSW Drivers Licence

Key Information

Before submitting your EOI, all staff are required to discuss their interest with their supervisor/manager and obtain approval prior to submitting an application. 

Please be aware of the following guidelines:

• Regular workdays may be altered to include any day between Monday, 4 January to Sunday, 10 January 2027.
• Working hours may be adjusted in line with operational needs, including start and finish times, location of work, duration, and frequency.
• Overtime or time-in-lieu (TIL) will only be permitted with written approval from the Festival Director/Producer (Brendan Shipley).
• Rosters will be developed based on your standard weekly hours.
• Penalty rates will apply for after hours or on weekends.

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

Ready to Register

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team to assist in delivering the Parkes Elvis Festival 2027, please click on Apply Now!  Rosters will be completed based on EOIs and your availability.

Privacy Statement 

Parkes Shire Council is collecting the information requested in this form for the purpose of coordinating and managing this event. Information provided may be accessed by authorised Council employees involved in planning and delivering the event, including employees undertaking approved event management duties.

The information collected will only be used for event related purposes and will not be used for any unrelated purpose or disclosed outside Council except where required or authorised by law.

You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information at any time. For further information, please refer to Council's Privacy Statement and Privacy Management Plan available on the Parkes Shire Council website: https://www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/Council/About-us/Privacy-Statement