Events and Activation Officer

About the role

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley is looking for a creative and organised Events and Activation Officer to join its Community Development team. The role helps deliver engaging events, activations and community programs across the East Kimberley, bringing the community together and activating public spaces in line with the Shire's strategic priorities. The position sits within the Planning and Community Development department and reports to the Manager Community Development.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver community events, activations and programs from concept to completion, developing a calendar of local events that fosters social connection and belonging.
• Coordinate external event applications, assess them and issue approvals, permits and licences.
• Liaise with event organisers, community groups, businesses, suppliers, contractors and internal teams, and coordinate logistics such as venues, equipment and permits.
• Ensure events meet safety, risk management, legislative and local government compliance requirements.
• Support project forums, community consultation and engagement activities, and collaborate with the Communications team on promotion, branding and digital channels.
• Prepare budgets, monitor expenditure, identify funding opportunities and maintain stakeholder records, reports, evaluations and funding acquittals.
• Evaluate outcomes using attendance, feedback and other performance measures and recommend improvements.

Required profile

• At least three years' experience in event management, community development or a similar field.
• Current unrestricted WA driver's licence, Working with Children Check and a National Police Clearance dated within the last six months.
• Ability to travel between Shire town sites and work evenings and weekends when required.
• Desirable: qualification in event management or community development, grant writing experience and familiarity with local government or regional and remote communities.

Required skills

• Strong organisational, administrative and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

What we offer

• Annual salary of up to $80,000-$89,999, $90,000-$99,999 depending on skills and experience.
• 6 weeks annual leave, 11 public holidays plus 2 Local Government Days, and employer superannuation matched up to an additional 5%.
• Flexible working arrangements, salary packaging for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest, and professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments and EAP services.