The City of Launceston, an award winning Employer of Choice, is currently seeking to fill two Events Officer positions:

Position Title: Events Officer

Position Number: POS1866

This permanent, full-time position leads the planning and delivery of civic and community events that showcase Launceston’s identity, foster community pride, and build social connection. This hands-on role manages all aspects of event delivery, including logistics, safety, stakeholder engagement, contractor coordination, and volunteer involvement to ensure a high standard of execution. With a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, the Events Officer plays a key role in strengthening Launceston’s reputation as a vibrant, inclusive, and culturally rich city, while contributing to its appeal as one of Australia’s most liveable regional centres.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of Our Values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in complex event management: Proven ability to lead the delivery of small and large-scale events, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, logistical coordination, budget management and audience experience;

• Creative thinking and innovation: Demonstrated ability to approach event design and delivery with creativity and originality, bringing fresh ideas to civic and community events. Proven flair for developing engaging concepts, enhancing audience experience, and identifying innovative ways to improve planning, programming, and delivery outcomes;

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills: Demonstrated ability to produce clear and professional event documentation, including run sheets, operational briefings, risk assessments, debrief reports, and promotional content. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills to effectively engage with internal teams, contractors, community stakeholders, and elected representatives throughout all phases of event delivery;

• Strong problem-solving skills in dynamic event environments: Proven capacity to anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues under pressure during all phases of event delivery. Able to make sound, timely decisions that ensure safety, maintain event continuity, and uphold quality standards in fast-paced, high-stakes situations; and

• Proven contract and supplier management skills (Desirable): Experience in the procurement, negotiation, and performance management of third-party suppliers and contractors to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality event outcomes.

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please go to the employment page of our website at www.launceston.tas.gov.au and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information, please contact Angie Hart, Team Leader Visitation and Sponsorship on 03 6323 3322, or [email protected]

To apply, please address your application to People and Culture clearly stating the position number and send to [email protected] OR complete the online application form available from our website, attaching all requested documentation.

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People and Culture team via email at [email protected], noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applications must be received by 3.00pm, Monday, 16 June 2025