ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
Under regular direction, the Events & Programs Officer (Arts & Culture) supports the Events Coordinator in the administration and delivery of Council’s calendar of events, Arts & Culture programs. This includes assisting with Council-run events and cultural initiatives and supporting community-led activities that enhance cultural identity, creative expression and community engagement.
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent
Award: Level 2 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $77,695 to $82,695 gross per annum
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- Demonstrated knowledge of Arts & Culture sectors, including local arts communities, creative industries, heritage or cultural programming.
- Demonstrated experience providing administrative and operational support for events, cultural programs or community initiatives, including assisting with grant application processes.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Well-developed customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to respond to enquiries professionally in both face-to-face and electronic environments.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment.
- Ability to work under direction, with the capacity to organise tasks, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Ability to undertake administrative tasks in a structured, organised and timely manner, with attention to detail.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Well-developed computer skills including experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well Adobe Creative Suite and web-based applications.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
- Minimum education level of completion of Year 10 or equivalent.
- Relevant experience in events, administration or community activities.
- A current Working with Children check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain.
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT
- This position is primarily an indoor role and requires a sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and operating a computer and telephone.
- This position is required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.
- This position may be required to provide out of ordinary hours relief assistance.
- This position may be required to travel to market the region across Australia.
Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Council’s P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
For further information, please view the Position Description.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Thursday, 14 May 2026.
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
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