Department: Community Services - Destination & Events

Employment type: Permanent Full-time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Are youpassionate about events and creating memorable experiences that bringcommunities together? Do you thrive in a dynamic setting where no two daysare the same?

An excitingopportunity at Wagga Wagga City Council exists for a motivated and committedprofessional who can play a key role in building and facilitating events inWagga Wagga to strengthen the position of the city as a leading regional eventsand tourism destination.

We are seekingan Event Officer to join the multi-disciplinary team behind Visit WaggaWagga. This role will support the implementation and delivery of Council’s majorevents calendar as well support and mentor community event organisers.

If you’reexcited to be part of delivering major events and working with a variety ofevent stakeholders, please submit your application including resume, coveringletter and address the key selection criteria.

- Permanent,full-time position (35 hours per week).
- Remunerationcommencing at $3,369.50 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to advance to$4,043.40 gross per fortnight + 12% superannuation.
- Supportive,innovative and positive team culture.
- Astrong commitment to your professional growth through ongoing learning,development and career opportunities, supporting Council's vision of being alearning organisation.
- Generousleave entitlements, including access to Council's Flexible Working HoursAgreement and MyLeave.

What you will need to succeed:

- You will be a great team player, who is also capable of autonomously managing workloads, working within time-sensitive environments,and thinking strategically to achieve best practice outcomes.
- Your dedication, initiative,



creativity and finely tuned timemanagement skills and administrative skills will ensure the successful deliveryof events.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy all facets ofevent development and delivery including the operational demands required onevent days.

As a requirement of thisrole, you will have:

- Class C Drivers Licence.
- Recognised tertiary qualifications in relevant field and/orsubstantial equivalent experience in event management and sponsorship programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in event planning,co-ordination, delivery, and evaluation as well as experience in managing eventbudgets.
- Availability to undertake regular work outside normal hoursincluding after hours and weekends.

What is next?

Applications closeTuesday, 8 September 2026 at11.59pm AESTwith interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 14 September 2026.

Ifyou are interested in this role and would like more information, please contactCassandra Farquharson, Destination & Events Coordinator on 02 6926 9627.

As partof the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in linewith requirements of the position.

All preferredcandidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Pleasenote that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying forthe position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

Council is aninclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as aresult we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walksof life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability,veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience andpeople of all ages.

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