- Ongoing and Non-ongoing - Full Time - APS5
- $88,834 to $96,829
- Campbell, ACT

The Role

The team

The Events and Ceremonies team are responsible for the coordination and delivery of the Australian War Memorial’s commemorative program, including the annual Anzac Day and Remembrance Day national commemorations, minor ceremonies and events; and VIP visits to the Memorial. Members of the team are allocated individual projects, while also being assigned a role working with the whole team on the larger national projects. The team work onsite at the Memorial and collaborate with each other, as well as teams across the organisation to ensure the commemorative program is delivered to the high standard for which we are renowned.

The role

Under general direction, working both individually and as a member of the team, you will coordinate and oversee the planning and delivery of assigned ceremonial and event projects; and VIP visits to the Memorial. You will coordinate assigned minor projects, with the guidance of senior team members and managers, as well as assisting other team members in the delivery of their projects.

A highly organised and motivated individual, you will be able to prioritise and manage multiple projects and competing priorities to meet delivery deadlines. The position requires demonstrated experience with, or understanding of, event and/or project management principles and a high level of administration skills and attention to detail. A great team player, you will communicate effectively across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

Note, while events experience and operational delivery is an important requirement,



this is a highly administrative role.

Additional Notes

- There are no media or marketing aspects to this position.
- This position is required to work outside core business hours, on weekends, public and school holidays as needed. All staff are required to work during the peak periods of March, April, October and November for the preparations and delivery of the Anzac and Remembrance Day national commemorations.
- Manual handing is a requirement of the position.

Core Responsibilities

- Under general direction and working within established frameworks, coordinate and oversee the delivery of allocated projects and VIP visits.
- Prepare a wide range of event administration, correspondence and office support tasks to a high standard.
- Provide effective, responsive and timely communications to internal and external stakeholders ensuring concise, polite and professional standards that build and maintain strong working relationships.
- Actively participate and contribute to team and section meetings, providing updates on work and sharing of information and ideas.
- With support of senior team members and managers, direct and supervise suppliers and contractors in the delivery of requirements.
- Undertake manual handling and movement of a wide range of objects including but not limited to audio-visual equipment, bollards,



barriers and other items used in the delivery of events and ceremonies.

Position Eligibility

- Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
- All applicants external to AWM that are offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a National Police Check, even if they currently hold a security clearance. The check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.

Contact Information

- For specific questions relating to this job vacancy, please contact: Diann Castrissios, (02) 6263 6671, [email protected]
- For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Recruitment team via [email protected]

Closing Date

Applications close at 11:30pm, Wednesday, 22 July 2026

For more details about the position and how to apply, please view the Job Information Pack.

Notes

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.

Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds and experiences. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.

📌 Events and Ceremonies Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Australian War Memorial
📍 Canberra