Senior Events Officer (9658)
Job No:
COH23896
Location:
Hobart, TAS
Group and Team: Creative Group and Events and Activation Team
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $93,872 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
About the role
Are you passionate about creating memorable community experiences and delivering exceptional events? As our Senior Events Officer, you’ll play a key role in bringing some of Hobart’s most loved events and activation programs to life.
Working as part of a dynamic and collaborative team, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of a diverse range of City of Hobart events, festivals and community activations. This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact on the city, working closely with community groups, stakeholders, contractors and event professionals to create safe, engaging and inclusive experiences for residents and visitors alike.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of major City of Hobart events, festivals and activations, ensuring they are delivered safely, professionally and successfully.
- Oversee event operations, including the development and implementation of risk, emergency, traffic and pedestrian management plans.
- Take a lead role in the delivery of key City events, including coordinating community involvement, artistic design and crowd and traffic management planning for the City of Hobart’s Myer’s Christmas Pageant.
- Foster strong community participation and engagement opportunities across City delivered events and activations.
- Develop and manage event related contracts and procurements, including technical services, event infrastructure and specialist personnel, in line with City policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, community groups, contractors, emergency services and other external stakeholders to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Prepare and coordinate event management documentation, operational plans, stakeholder briefings and event communications.
- Act as a key contact and trusted relationship manager for stakeholders before, during and after events.
This role is ideal for an experienced event professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong relationships and takes pride in delivering events that create lasting positive experiences for the community.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description
About you
You’ll bring a qualification of a Diploma or higher in Event Management (or a related field) and experience in a similar role, or significant hands-on experience delivering major events and activations. You’ll also hold a current Driver Licence and Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
We’re looking for someone who is organised, collaborative and passionate about creating safe, engaging and memorable community events. You’ll have proven experience planning and delivering events, including developing and implementing operational plans such as risk, emergency, traffic and pedestrian management plans. You’ll be confident leading small teams, coordinating contractors and building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds, and can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a calm, solutions-focused approach. You’ll also be comfortable working outdoors on event sites, including occasional extended hours and varying weather conditions, to help bring events to life for our community.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you're passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Richard Howard, Coordinator Events and Activation, on 0491 234 485 or email richard.howard@hobartcity.com.au
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 29 November 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
