Senior Events Officer

About the role

The City of Hobart is recruiting a Senior Events Officer (Job No: COH23896) within its Creative Group and Events and Activation Team, based at the Council Centre in Hobart. The role leads the planning, coordination and delivery of major City events, festivals and community activations, working with community groups, stakeholders, contractors and event professionals. It is a permanent, full-time municipal officer position (Level 3) under the Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of major City events, festivals and activations, ensuring they are delivered safely, professionally and successfully.
• Oversee event operations, including risk, emergency, traffic and pedestrian management plans.
• Take a lead role in key events such as the Myer's Christmas Pageant, coordinating community involvement, artistic design and crowd and traffic management.
• Foster community participation and engagement across City events and activations.
• Develop and manage event-related contracts and procurement, including technical services, event infrastructure and specialist personnel, in line with City policy.
• Work with internal teams, community groups, contractors, emergency services and other stakeholders to deliver events smoothly.
• Prepare event management documentation, operational plans, stakeholder briefings and communications, and act as a relationship manager for stakeholders before, during and after events.

Required profile

• Diploma or higher in Event Management or a related field, or significant hands-on experience delivering major events and activations.
• Proven experience planning and delivering events, including operational plans such as risk, emergency, traffic and pedestrian management plans.
• Experience leading small teams, coordinating contractors and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Comfortable working outdoors on event sites, including occasional extended hours and varying weather conditions.
• Current driver licence and registration to work with vulnerable people.

What we offer

• Salary of $93,872 per annum plus 13.5% superannuation.
• Above award wages and employer superannuation with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements and a wide range of paid leave entitlements.
• Health and wellness programs, including onsite gyms, and a corporate health plan discount.
• Discounted membership at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre and an Employee Assistance Program.

Applications close 29 November 2026 and must be submitted through the online portal, with a 600-word response to the position description and copies of the resume and qualifications attached.