Senior Advisor Events

Full-Time

Total Package $148,105.48 per annum (inclusive of superannuation)

(Base $132,237.04+ 12% Super $15,868.44)

Located: WALGA HQ West Leederville / on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

If creating professional, for-purpose events light your soul, read on.

Over the past few years WALGA has elevated its events to another level, creating engaging, standout events for our Members. (Check out our pictures on LinkedIn to see how stunning they are!)

We’re seeking a Senior Advisor Events to play a key role in delivering a varied schedule of events. In terms of the type of events we run, they’re as varied as the issues we advocate on. You could be planning an Urban Forest Conference one day and an Emergency Management Forum or Awards night the next, all while planning for our flagship annual three-day Local Government Convention.

Working as part of our highly engaged Advocacy team, you’ll work closely with our Marketing and Communications teams to ensure the styling works with the event theme and that the narrative hits the mark with the audience.

What does a typical week look like?

If you’ve worked in events, you know the score. You’ll have calmer planning, time then weeks when it’s all hands on deck to deliver an event. One thing you might not expect (just when you thought it couldn’t get better) is that the majority of our events (give and take are held in the daytime, Monday-Friday.

As well as the fun parts like creating moodboards for styling, you’ll also be responsible for much of the behind-the-scenes logistics and will manage the events budget with oversight from the Executive Manager Advocacy. Reporting is also key, so you’ll be responsible for measurement throughout the event marketing phase through to creating the post-event report. Naturally you’ll create surveys to inform future events and write reports for with findings and recommendations.

Who will you be working with?

You’ll spend the majority of your time working with the Advocacy portfolio (we’re Marketing, Comms, Events Association Governance, Building and Facilities and External Affairs), and work closely with the Events Officer who you will mentor and delegate work to. You’ll also liaise with other WALGA departments to take briefs, collaborate on programming,



and generally ensure events are delivering what your internal customer needs. We have an A-team of regular suppliers, but you’ll be welcome to introduce your favourite event partners too.

Enough about us. Let’s talk about you.

It goes without saying that events will be in your core. We ‘re looking for someone who is customer service oriented, with a patient disposition when inevitable changes are made on event days, when the natural logistics of the event is buzzing around you.

You’re confident liaising with stakeholders at all levels as WALGA events are attended by Government officials and sector VIPs. You’ll serve as a key advisor on sponsorship, partnerships and supplier engagement, helping maximise event opportunities and ensuring robust and challenging conversations are handled with confidence and professionalism.

Due to the high-profile, large-scale nature of our events, you’ll be a trusted advisor on event delivery, bringing extensive events background and experience, along with the ability to anticipate risks, guide planning and respond calmly and confidently to evolving and emerging priorities.

Our events are one of the key opportunities that our stakeholders and Members have to interact with our brand, so attention to detail and determination to get every element right is a must.

Why you’ll love working here

At WALGA, we believe success happens at The Sweet Spot, the place where big picture purpose meets local community impact, with perks that come without the trade‑offs. The Sweet Spot is our employee promise. It reflects what you can expect when you work with us: meaningful work, genuine flexibility, and an environment built on curiosity, collaboration and shared purpose.

Employees have the opportunity to work on unique and meaningful projects that deliver real benefits to Local Government and the communities they serve. We foster a culture of positive risk-taking, guided by one of our strategic pillars Explore, and underpinned by our value of Curiosity.





You’ll enjoy six weeks of annual leave plus an extra day off on the anniversary of when you started, because your journey with us is worth celebrating. Our Thrive wellbeing program runs all year and is designed to support every aspect of wellbeing. Mental, physical, and social through education, resources, and practical initiatives.

We’re committed to helping you grow, both personally and professionally, and we’re driving a tech roadmap that’s shaping a data-led future. There are plenty of ways to get involved too, with cross-organisational working groups such as Reconciliation, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainability.

And that’s just the start. You’ll also find an active social club run by employees, end-of-trip facilities, and a centrally located up-to-date office designed for collaboration. We’re also proud to be recently accredited as a Menopause Friendly Australia employer, because creating an inclusive workplace matters to us!

Apply now

If this sounds like the role you have been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

- Please include a two-page maximum cover letter outlining what sets you apart and why this role represents a meaningful step for you.
- If you have questions that can’t be found in this ad or the position description, please contact Rachel Horton, Executive Manager Advocacy, on 08 •••• •038.
- Applications will close 9:00am, Monday, 2 November 2026. We may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early.
- To view the position description please visit our careers page https://walga.asn.au/who-we-are/work-at-walga
- Applications via email will not be accepted. As this role is being sourced directly by WALGA, we respectfully request no agencies approach.

WALGA encourages people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you have any specific needs or require accommodations to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know. This could include, but is not limited to, accessibility requirements, assistive technologies, or any other considerations

📌 Senior Advisor Events (West Leederville)
🏢 WA Local Government Association
📍 West Leederville