We currently have one (1) 0.6FTE 12-month fixed term vacancy available, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Applications close 4pm Monday August 4, 2025.

This is a rare opportunity to work for a small government agency with an exciting future ahead. We are on the cusp of creating an iconic destination for Western Australia through a 20 Year Vision.

Burswood Park is located on the vibrant Burswood Peninsula, just minutes from the city and airport. Enriched with stories of the Whadjuk people amidst a sustainable landscape teeming with local flora and fauna.

Burswood Park is more than just a park - it's a vibrant tapestry of diverse events and activations, community engagement and cultural celebration.

Your Role

As the Events Officer, you will coordinate and support a diverse range of events at Burswood Park. You’ll serve as the primary liaison for event organisers, ensuring events align with our strategic goals and meet all approval requirements. Additionally, you will build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and assist in creating promotional content to effectively promote upcoming events.

The role is being offered as a 12-month Fixed Term Part Time (0.6FTE) Contract with an opportunity for additional hours during the event season, and the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Your application will be assessed against the following essential Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated experience in coordinating events, with a preference for experience in external events, and event promotion.

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare promotional content.

Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with a diverse range of people.

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise initiative and provide innovative solutions to problems and issues.

For a full outline of the role responsibilities including any specific requirements, capabilities and selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF). Please consider all information contained in the JDF before applying for the vacancy.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail before applying, contact our Corporate Affairs Manager, Leanne Drewitt on +61 8 9361 4475 or via email to [email protected]. For further information about Burswood Park Board please visit the Burswood Park website.

Substantive Equality Statement

Burswood Park Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Accessibility

If you require assistance or reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact Burswood Park Board at [email protected].

Eligibility

To be eligible for an appointment to this position, it is essential that applicants have Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency status, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application.

Application Instructions – How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted online via the Jobs WA Gov Portal, and should include:

A resume of up to three (3) pages outlining your key achievements, employment history and education relevant to this position.

A covering letter of up to two (2) pages addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the JDF.

The contact of two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

Please make sure you apply through the Jobs WA Gov online portal by the closing deadline as no late or proforma applications will be accepted.