The Package: $1,331.02 - $1,470.74 gross per week + 11.5% super. (Evaluated as Grade 8 of the QPRC Salary System 2024) and a guaranteed increase of 3% in 2025-26, plus potential performance-based progression.

Full-time – 35 hours per week including weekends, public holidays and afterhours when events are scheduled. Flexible work arrangements may apply.

Are you a creative individual with an attention for detail and a passion for events? QPRC is looking for a Community Events Officer to join our team in delivering exciting and engaging events across the region.

In this role you will:

• Be a key contributor to the coordination and delivery of Council’s community events.
• Participate in the planning and execution of all aspects of our event delivery including budgets, marketing, logistics and evaluation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of events across Queanbeyan-Palerang.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has relevant qualifications and/or working experience in events management or similar.
• Has effective communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Exceptional time management skills, to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Has a proven ability to provide a high level of customer service.

Working with us: The successful candidate will be joining the Council to undertake the facilitation of community events while being able to observe the impact of their work in the local community. Council offers all staff numerous professional development opportunities making its extensive catalogue of training courses available. Council promotes an inclusive and diverse workplace, and also provides numerous health and wellbeing programs.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact Mel or Ryan:

• Mel Aitchison
• Acting Coordinator, Events
• 0481 007 012

• Ryan Deebank
• Coordinator, Economic and Tourism
• 0448 843 411

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 22 July 2024