Bring events to life across Cairns in this part-time Events Officer role. Long-term opportunity with a collaborative team. Bring Cairns' Community Events to Life.
Love the excitement of event day? Enjoy juggling multiple projects, working with a variety of stakeholders, and seeing months of planning come together in a memorable community event?
We're partnering with a local government organisation to recruit an experienced Events Officer for a long-term temporary engagement. This part-time opportunity offers the chance to join a high-performing team responsible for delivering a diverse calendar of civic and community events that make a real impact across the region.
The Prospect:
Working within a collaborative communications and engagement team, you'll support the planning, coordination and delivery of a wide range of events. No two weeks will look the same, with everything from formal civic functions and community celebrations through to stakeholder engagement activities and special events.
This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can confidently manage competing priorities, and enjoys being both behind the scenes and front-and-centre when required.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinating and delivering community and civic events from planning through to pack down
Managing event logistics, suppliers and stakeholder relationships
Supporting event promotions and community engagement initiatives
Working closely with internal teams,



community groups and external partners
Assisting with event administration, reporting and event-related communications
Contributing to events that create positive outcomes for the local community
About You:
We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring previous events experience to the team. You will ideally have:
Demonstrated experience in event management, marketing or community engagement
Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and customer service abilities
Confidence working with a range of stakeholders, including senior executives and community representatives
A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach
A current C Class Driver Licence
Local government experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
What's On Offer:
Long-term temporary engagement through to July ****
Part-time hours | 22.5 hours per week across 3 days
Flexibility on working days
Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of community and civic events
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Valuable local government experience
To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status.
Long-term temporary engagement through to July ****
Part time hours, flexibility for working days
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