Be part of the team delivering unforgettable major events across Melbourne, including New Year's Eve and Firelight.
Permanent, Full Time Opportunity
$87,550 + 12% Super
About the role
The Event Coordinator sits within the Event Strategy and Delivery team in Experience Melbourne and offers an exciting opportunity to help bring some of Melbourne's most iconic major events to life.
Working across the New Year's Eve and Firelight teams, you'll provide hands‐on coordination and operational support across the planning, delivery and wrap‐up of major events that attract thousands of people into the city.
A little more about the role
Coordinate key operational components across New Year's Eve and Firelight, supporting delivery from planning through to bump‐in, live event and bump‐out.
Build trusted relationships with internal teams, businesses, contractors, suppliers and community stakeholders, confidently navigating questions, concerns and competing needs.
Keep multiple priorities moving at once from event plans, schedules and logistics through to contractors, infrastructure, safety requirements and onsite operations.
Respond quickly and calmly when plans change, using sound judgement and a practical, solutions‐focused approach to keep event delivery on track.
Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi‐wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and energetic cities.
At the
heart
of it all is the
City of Melbourne
– a passionate, purpose‐driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of
Team Melbourne
,



you'll help deliver what's most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.
We're proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.
This is more than just a role – it's your chance to
make a real impact
, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne's future alongside a collaborative and forward‐thinking team.
About you
You're an organised, adaptable and confident event professional who enjoys working at pace and seeing plans come to life. You're comfortable building relationships with people from all walks of life and know how to communicate clearly and professionally, even when conversations are challenging or circumstances are changing quickly.
What your experience might look like
Demonstrated experience in event coordination, operations and delivery, ideally within large‐scale, public or community events.
Strong project management and organisational skills, including managing plans, deadlines, budgets and multiple competing priorities.
Proven ability to develop effective relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, contractors, businesses and community members.




An understanding of operational and risk management requirements associated with major events and the ability to respond effectively to issues as they arise.
Strong event administration and communication skills, with experience preparing event plans, schedules, reports and other documentation to support successful event delivery.
Benefits of working with us
Attractive remuneration & benefits:
Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
Excellent leave entitlements:
Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government‐funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part‐time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
Career progression:
Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
Work‐life balance and hybrid working:
We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work‐from‐home options.
Inclusion matters
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you're contacted for an interview.
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