• $113,369 to $120,094 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

Shape Perth's biggest events

Join us as a Senior Events Officer and play a leading role in delivering some of Perth’s most iconic and high-profile events. From Elizabeth Quay Shows to New Year’s Eve celebrations and Australia Day festivities, you’ll bring the city to life through unforgettable experiences that inspire pride and connection.

Reporting to the Coordinator Events, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Providing expert operational advice and recommendations on major events aligned with the City’s Event Strategy
• Managing infrastructure, production, and performance content in line with relevant legislation, regulations, and City policies
• Supporting the identification of event opportunities and implementation of event strategies and resource planning
• Reviewing and evaluating event outcomes to support continuous improvement in event delivery

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Extensive experience in planning, delivering, and evaluating major events
• Strong knowledge of risk management and Occupational Safety and Health procedures, including relevant legislation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships, negotiate, and influence outcomes

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa)
• A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Monday, 6 October 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.