10 Dec
City of Mandurah
Mandurah
Position No: 136/2025
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Fulltime - Permanent
- Level 6 | Salary: $98,345 - $106,287*, plus superannuation
- Vacancy 136/2025
The opportunity
We are in the market for an experienced and qualified professional Senior Events Officer; you are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge.
As the Senior Events Officer you will support the Festivals & Events team to deliver the City of Mandurah’s internal and external festivals and events program. Playing a significant lead role in the delivery of our signature events Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest and the Mandurah Christmas program. This is a fast paced and rewarding role facilitating events that build capacity of local businesses, the community and increase tourism visitors to Mandurah.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Significant (minimum 3 years) experience in successfully developing, co-ordinating, programming and implementing a diverse range of large-scale events in an indoor or outdoor setting. Good understanding of and experience with the procedures, processes, policies and legislation required to manage a diverse range of events.
- Demonstrated experience in the leadership of teams and volunteers.
- Ability to apply analytical and creative skills to effectively develop and implement event functions across the organisation.
- An innovative and creative thinker with the ability to translate ideas into actions.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to set and meet deadlines and cope with high pressure situations.
- Experience in implementation and coordination of marketing campaigns and promotions.
- A flexible approach to working hours, as the position requires some weekend and after-hours work.
- Current unrestricted C class national driver’s licence
- Working with Children Check and or willing to obtain one
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate
For more information about the role please refer to the position description.
How to apply
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Excellent! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Dale Christy - Coordinator Festivals & Events on (08) 9550 3622.
Closing date
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.
Additional information
- All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles.
Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
- - The salary for this role commences at step 1, with potential for movement within the range based on demonstrated skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occurs at the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with the Industrial Agreement.
- As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug and alcohol testing.
- This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
- To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
- To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment
Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer
Position No: 136/2025
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Fulltime - Permanent
- Level 6 | Salary: $98,345 - $106,287*, plus superannuation
- Vacancy 136/2025
The opportunity
We are in the market for an experienced and qualified professional Senior Events Officer; you are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge.
As the Senior Events Officer you will support the Festivals & Events team to deliver the City of Mandurah’s internal and external festivals and events program. Playing a significant lead role in the delivery of our signature events Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest and the Mandurah Christmas program. This is a fast paced and rewarding role facilitating events that build capacity of local businesses, the community and increase tourism visitors to Mandurah.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Significant (minimum 3 years) experience in successfully developing, co-ordinating, programming and implementing a diverse range of large-scale events in an indoor or outdoor setting. Good understanding of and experience with the procedures, processes, policies and legislation required to manage a diverse range of events.
- Demonstrated experience in the leadership of teams and volunteers.
- Ability to apply analytical and creative skills to effectively develop and implement event functions across the organisation.
- An innovative and creative thinker with the ability to translate ideas into actions.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to set and meet deadlines and cope with high pressure situations.
- Experience in implementation and coordination of marketing campaigns and promotions.
- A flexible approach to working hours, as the position requires some weekend and after-hours work.
- Current unrestricted C class national driver’s licence
- Working with Children Check and or willing to obtain one
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate
For more information about the role please refer to the position description.
How to apply
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Dale Christy - Coordinator Festivals & Events on (08) 9550 3622.
Closing date
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.
Additional information
- All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
- - The salary for this role commences at step 1, with potential for movement within the range based on demonstrated skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occurs at the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with the Industrial Agreement.
- As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical that includes drug and alcohol testing.
- This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
- To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
- To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment
Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer
📌 Senior Events Officer (Mandurah)
🏢 City of Mandurah
📍 Mandurah
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