Do you have the passion and drive to further develop and grow the diverse portfolio of events already on offer in the city of Warrnambool?

The Warrnambool Events Strategy 2024 - 2028 focuses on enabling our City to maximise the benefits of events for the local community, economy and environment whilst supporting the growth and attraction of destination events.

You will enjoy the challenge of working with many different stakeholders, both internal and external to local government and also understand the operational, logistical, marketing, risk and financial elements of professional event delivery.

If you possess the following we want to hear from you:

· Success in event management, marketing and promotions

· A creative flare and ideas person

· Highly developed communication skills

· Proven experience in managing large budgets

· An ability to lead the development of a high performing team

The Benefits
This is a permanent full time position which carries a current starting salary of $105,206 per annum, exclusive of superannuation.

Council also offers a range of other advantages for its employees, including:

- Ongoing training and development

- Discount to Council owned facilities

- Paid parental leave

- Employee Assistance Program

- Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years

To Apply
To apply for this opportunity please visit the Warrnambool City Council website and click apply now.
You will be required to submit your cover letter, resume and respond to the KSC questions provided.




https://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers/service-manager-events-promotion

Questions
If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Stephen Hoy, Manager Economic Development & Events, on 03 5559 4*** or ****@warrnambool.vic.gov.au.

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 18 October 2026

Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check.

About Warrnambool

Warrnambool a vibrant and dynamic municipality that is home to 35,500 people, is the regional centre of South West Victoria. Nestled by the beautiful Southern Ocean the city offers the successful candidate an outstanding lifestyle, services and facilities.

The city is about 250km west of Melbourne. You can take the Princes Highway or if you prefer the scenic route, Warrnambool is at the end of the world-renowned Great Ocean Road, home of the Twelve Apostles.

To view more about Warrnambool and what is has to offer, visit: https://www.warrnambool.com/

For more information about the recruitment process, please visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers

Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For details on what to include in your application refer to

www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/how-submit-your-application

📌 Service Manager Events & Promotions (Warrnambool)
🏢 Warrnambool City Council
📍 Warrnambool