THE POSITION:

This is a 12-month maternity leave chance to join our Place Management team and contribute to projects that help create vibrant, connected and thriving communities.

Do you have a passion for creating vibrant, connected and thriving town centres? Fairfield City Council is seeking a motivated and community-focused Place Coordinator to help shape Cabramatta, Canley Vale, Canley Heights and Villawood in Cabramatta Place for a maximum term of 12 months, beginning November 2026.

Reporting to the Cabramatta Place Manager, you will coordinate and deliver a diverse range of projects and initiatives that support economic development, placemaking, business engagement, public domain management, marketing, activations and centre improvement programs. You will work closely with local businesses, community groups, government agencies and internal stakeholders to enhance the amenity, identity and vitality of our centres.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the revitalisation and activation of some of Western Sydney's most dynamic centres while working within a collaborative and supportive team environment. In expressing your interest, you will have calculated commuting to the Cabramatta Place office which is located within a 5-minute walk from Cabramatta Railway Station.

Join us in creating places where businesses prosper, communities celebrate and public spaces thrive.

Apply now and help shape the future of Fairfield City's places.

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management or a related discipline.
- Experience managing and delivering projects, programs and initiatives from planning through to implementation.
- Experience coordinating events, promotional activities, place activation programs or community-based initiatives.




- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build productive relationships with businesses, community groups, government agencies and residents.
- Knowledge of marketing, promotion and digital media practices, with the ability to support place-based initiatives and campaigns.
- Hold a valid Working with Children Check and current Class C NSW Drivers Licence.

A Position Description is available below.

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

- Temporary 12-month full-time position, working 70 hours per fortnight
- This position is a Grade 6, with a salary range of $99,134 p.a. with progression to $104,153 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, and performance progression up to $116,122 p.a., plus superannuation

Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

- Flexible work arrangements such as a hybrid work arrangement
- Study assistance including up to 10 days Study Leave
- Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym
- Free onsite parking
- Enjoy additional leave benefits, including 5 days MyLeave annually
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years

FURTHER CONTACTS:

Enquiries: Manager Cabramatta Place & Major Events, Edward Saulig on 9725 0288.

CLOSING DATE:

Monday, 5 October 2026, 11:59pm

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must address selection criteria (i.e. knowledge, skills and experience) outlined above.

Applications should be addressed to the contact person listed above and received by the closing date | ••••@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer.

As an inclusive workplace, if you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process please notify us on your application form.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.

We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

BRADLEY CUTTS GENERAL MANAGER

📌 Cabramatta Place Coordinator
🏢 Fairfield City Council
📍 Cabramatta