Communication and Events Coordinator (Level 7)

About the role

Katherine Town Council is recruiting a Communication and Events Coordinator (Level 7) who reports to the Manager of Strategic Communications. The role manages the planning, coordination and delivery of the Council's events and civic functions, which are central to its communication and community engagement activities. It leads end-to-end delivery of events that support Council priorities, strengthen community and stakeholder relationships and enhance the Council's public profile, working with internal teams and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the Council's annual events calendar
• Provide end-to-end leadership for events, from concept and planning through to delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement
• Manage and supervise the Events staff and volunteers, giving direction, mentoring and performance support
• Oversee event delivery, including budgets, procurement, grant-funded activities, contracts, logistics, risk management, safety and legislative compliance
• Support community consultation and engagement, including maintaining and updating the Council's website and Have Your Say platform
• Lead on-the-day delivery of events and plan and run communication and marketing activities to promote them
• Work with Strategic Communications colleagues on promotional materials and campaigns, and lead stakeholder engagement
• Monitor and evaluate event outcomes and contribute to reporting

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience leading complex community, civic or corporate events, including budgets, procurement, contracts, logistics, risk management and workplace health and safety
• Experience supervising staff and working with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Tertiary qualification in event management, communications, marketing, public relations or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Current Northern Territory driver's licence
• Experience in a local government or public sector environment preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple events and priorities on time and within budget

Required skills

• Sound understanding of event governance, including budgeting, procurement, risk management and workplace health and safety
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills

What we offer

• Salary range of $103,822 - $114,837
• Six weeks' annual leave
• Employee wellness strategy and access to the Employee Assistance Program

Applicants submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the key responsibilities and selection criteria; applications close 30 November 2026.