Community Events Officer

• Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team
• Full-time 6 month temporary opportunity
• $1,423 - $1,575 per week plus superannuation

About Council:

At Narrabri Shire Council we are committed  to the growth of the community and implementing necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive community. We pride ourselves on delivering impactful events and initiatives that bring our community together. An opportunity exists for a dynamic and highly skilled Community Events Officer to join Narrabri Shire Council. 

About the Role: 

As a Community Events Officer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and coordinating a wide range of community events that promote engagement and strengthen relationships within our community. This position encourages you to use your creativity, your fun loving attitude, organisational skills and your ability to connect with others to plan and deliver an awesome array of community events. The responsibilities include: 

• Assist with planning a variety of community and civil events and projects.
• Liaise with local businesses and community groups.
• Provide support to event marketing and promotion in conjunction with Council's marketing team. 
• Oversee site management requirements for all performances and events.
• Provide administration support to all areas of the Visitor Information Centre.
• Ability to meet and handle statutory requirements and deadlines.
• Participate in an on-call roster, weekend work, reasonable overtime and disaster and emergency situations when required. 

For further information please refer to the attached Position Description.

About You:

The ideal candidate has excellent verbal and written communication skills and exhibits outstanding skills in analytical thinking, problem-solving and task prioritisation. You will have a high level of administration skills and be able to deliver clear communication to a diverse range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate also has:

• Demonstrated experience in event management.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Able to work individually as well as in a team environment.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of Risk Management related to events. 

Further enquiries regarding this exciting opportunity can be made to Simon Latchford, Manager Tourism and Cultural Services, on (02) 6799 6866.

How To Apply:

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role with potential for growth and opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us make a difference on the roads of Narrabri.

1. Complete the information below as requested
   2. Click ‘APPLY.’
   3. Attach your resume and cover letter
   4. Click ‘NEXT’ and ‘CONFIRM.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role with potential for growth and opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us make a difference in Narrabri. 

Closing date for applications

Applications for this position close at 5:00pm on Friday, 3 July 2026. 

Narrabri Shire Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date or extend without prior notice.

Narrabri Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support difference and thrive on it for the benefit for our employees and community, and are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Narrabri Shire Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all people within our workplace.