Band 5 - Salary Range $81,006 to $93,280 per annum + 12% Super + ADO
Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.
Why join Melton City Council?
Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia's fastest-growing and most diverse communities.
We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.
As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence.
We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality.
Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents.
Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth.
We offer:
Professional and personal development opportunities
Generous leave entitlements and adaptable work arrangements
A energetic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities
Join us and help build a city that thrives—where your work makes a real difference every day.
The Opportunity
Working within and part of an experienced and innovative event team, this role contributes to the development and the delivery of Council's dynamic community event program including large- and small-scale outdoor events and corporate functions that align with community needs and objectives as outlined in Council's Health and Wellbeing plan.
Reporting directly to the Arts and Events Coordinator, the role works closely with community and Council employees ensuring all events are run in accordance with Council's policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
With support of the City Events and Arts team, design, organise, and oversee all aspects of event execution,



including logistics, operations, and evaluations.
Support the development of event budgets and timelines, ensuring efficient logistical coordination.
Identify and address community needs to effectively tailor event development and management.
Implement and uphold Occupational Health and Safety and risk management strategies to ensure safe and compliant events.
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and community groups and support internal departments for smooth event delivery.
To view the Position Description, click here.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
Tertiary qualification in Event Management, Marketing or a related discipline with little or no relevant work experience or lesser formal qualifications with work skills and relevant experience.
Demonstrated understanding in planning and executing successful events, including coordination, logistics, marketing, and budget management.
Capacity to identify and resolve issues during event planning, experience in risk management and emergency response planning.
This role required flexibility to ensure effective delivery of operational outcomes.
You will be required to occasionally work beyond standard business hours, including evenings and weekends.
Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.
Culture and Values




Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there's a place here for you too.
Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community.
Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we'd love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.
We are Vibrant MELTON.
Our values are:
Motivate
Empower
Lead
Trust
Open
Nurture
There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council:
Additional $500 per annum pro rata superannuation for female employees over the age of 45
Access to the Local Government Employee Health Plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits
16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)
3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave
*Eligible for Full Time positions or for Fixed term positions eligible after 12 months of employment.
We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.
Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse.
Melton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.
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