Events Officer

Requisition Number: 728

Salary Range: $73,166.86 - $85,216.52 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 13 July 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about creating meaningful community experiences?

Do you thrive on organising events that bring people together and celebrate our local spirit?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Events Officer to join our team!

What You Will Do:

As an Events Officer, you will play a key role in our community events team, supporting the planning, promotion, and smooth delivery of a variety of Council events. From Australia Day and ANZAC Day to festive Christmas celebrations and major sporting events like the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games, your work will help create meaningful experiences that encourage community engagement.

You will assist the Community Events & Engagement Coordinator and collaborate with our Strategic Communications team, ensuring events run efficiently and are well-promoted to maximise attendance and positive community impact.

What We Are Looking For:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Marketing or Event Management and/or demonstrated equivalent workplace experience.

Demonstrated event management capability to contribute to the planning and delivery of community events.

Good knowledge of key trends relative to the community event and sporting industries.

Understanding of the local government context and working environment.

Good presentation and writing skills.

Understanding of event management software.

Ability to work after hours when necessary, including some weekends and public holidays.

Ability to relate well to the public and staff.

If you are excited to support and help deliver events that bring the community together, we would love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council