Assistant Events Producer

About the role

Cumberland City Council is looking for an Assistant Events Producer for a term contract, full-time position (up to 6 months, 70 hours per fortnight) based at the Merrylands office, which may require work across other Council locations. The role works with the Events team to support the Major Events and Civic calendar, covering small to medium-scale events, civic events, community activations and receptions from planning through delivery, evaluation and reporting, and also contributes to larger festivals.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organise and execute small to medium-scale major events, civic events, community activations and receptions across the full event lifecycle
• Contribute to the delivery of larger-scale major events and festivals
• Support the development and implementation of the Major Events and Civic calendar

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in Event Management or related industry experience in event delivery
• Demonstrated experience delivering community, civic, cultural and/or public events
• Knowledge of event operations, logistics, risk management and compliance
• Experience managing event suppliers, contractors and stakeholders
• Working with Children Check
• Right to live and work in Australia; ability to provide information for pre-employment checks, including a physical medical examination if required

Required skills

• Project management and ability to manage competing priorities
• Interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

What we offer

• Salary of $1,696.50 to $1,950.97 per week (Grade 10 of the Cumberland Salary Structure) plus 12% superannuation; commencing salary negotiable
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home opportunities or up to five extra days of leave for front-facing roles
• Annual leave, 10 days personal leave, parental leave, long service leave after five years and three extra grant days of paid leave over Christmas
• Training and professional development, corporate health insurance discounts and wellness subsidies
• Access to Council's Aquatic Centres, Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program

Applications close on 3 November 2026 and are made through the Council's online application form, attaching a resume and any required qualifications.