Events Officer

Mid-Western Regional Council | Mudgee, NSW

Full-Time – 12 Month Parental Leave Contract with anticipated commencement: Dec 2026. | 19-Day Month

Love bringing events to life? Here's your chance to help deliver some of the Mid-Western Region's biggest and most exciting events!

Mid-Western Regional Council is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Events Officer to join our Economic Development team. From major sporting events and festivals to community celebrations, this is an exciting opportunity to help deliver memorable experiences that attract visitors, support local businesses and showcase everything the Mid-Western Region has to offer.

About the Role

You'll play a hands-on role in planning, coordinating and promoting events across the region, working with local businesses, community groups and event organisers to deliver successful outcomes.

Key focus areas include:

- Planning, coordinating and delivering Council's major events and community celebrations
- Developing marketing campaigns to promote Council-run and supported events
- Working with event organisers, businesses and community stakeholders
- Managing the region's annual events calendar and online event content
- Supporting initiatives that attract visitors and generate economic activity
- Evaluating events and identifying opportunities for improvement

Why This Role?

Exciting events: Help deliver major sporting events, festivals and community celebrations

Real impact: Contribute to the region's visitor economy and support local businesses

Variety: Enjoy a diverse role combining event planning, marketing and stakeholder engagement

Flexibility: Working 19 days with a RDO (rostered day off every 4 weeks)

About You

You're organised, creative and proactive, with a passion for delivering successful events. You thrive in a busy environment,



enjoy working with people and know how to turn ideas into memorable experiences.

To be successful, you'll have:

- Tertiary qualifications, preferably in Event Management, Marketing, Public Relations or a Tourism related field

- Minimum 2 years' experience in event planning, execution and operations or related fields

- Current Class C Drivers Licence

- Highly developed communication, administration, and digital skills

- Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects, manage competing priorities, solve problems and meet deadlines

- Ability to work adaptable and non-standard hours as required

- Knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) responsibilities and a commitment to attending relevant WHS training.

The position may require work outside normal hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, as well as travel to various Council locations throughout the region.

The salary range being offered for the position of Events Officer is $3,376.30 - $3,799.70 per fortnight which equates to an annual salary of $87,783.80 to $98,792.20 plus superannuation, (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).
About Mid-Western Regional Council

The Mid-Western Regional Council area covers more than 9,000 square kilometres, with a population exceeding 25,000.

As one of regional NSW's fastest-growing areas, the Mid-Western Region continues to grow and prosper, providing an exciting opportunity to contribute to increased economic activity and the development of the region's event capabilities.

Ready to apply?

If you're passionate about events and want to play a part in bringing the Mid-Western Region's biggest celebrations and experiences to life, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close Monday, 16th November 2026 at 11:59PM.

Please note - you must address the selection criteria contained in the online questionnaire for your application to be considered.

Further information can be obtained from:

HR Officers

(02) 6357 5***

📌 Events Officer (Mudgee)
🏢 Mid-Western Regional Council
📍 Mudgee