Please read all information carefully before applying.
Under regular direction, the Events & Programs Officer (Arts & Culture) supports the Events Coordinator in the administration and delivery of Council’s calendar of events, Arts & Culture programs. This includes assisting with Council-run events and cultural initiatives and supporting community-led activities that enhance cultural identity, creative expression and community engagement.
Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent
Hours of Work: 72.50 hours per fortnight, nine (9) day fortnight
Award: Level 2 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017 / Charters Towers Regional Council Certified Agreement
Salary Range: $81,385.51 to $86,623.01 gross per annum
Directorate: Corporate and Community Building
Department: Community Building
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- Ability to undertake administrative tasks in a structured, organised and timely manner, with attention to detail.
- Ability to work under direction, with the capacity to organise tasks, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment.
- Well-developed customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to respond to enquiries professionally in both face-to-face and electronic environments.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience providing administrative and operational support for events, cultural programs or community initiatives, including assisting with grant application processes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Arts & Culture sectors, including local arts communities, creative industries, heritage or cultural programming.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Well-developed computer skills including experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well Adobe Creative Suite and web-based applications.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
- Minimum education level of completion of Year 10 or equivalent.
- Relevant experience in events, administration or community activities.
- First Aid and CPR accreditation or ability to obtain.
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
- A current Working with Children check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain.
BENEFITS
We have a range of benefits that include:
- Fortnightly RDO
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable to your role)
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Annual wage progression
- 12% Superannuation
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Employee Assistance Program
INHERENT REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Inherent requirements
The following are essential to performing this role safely. Council will consider reasonable adjustments to help a person meet these requirements.
- Sit or stand at a workstation and use a computer, keyboard and telephone for extended periods to undertake research, prepare correspondence, reports, presentations and other administrative duties.
- Occasionally travel within the Charters Towers region and elsewhere as required to attend business meetings, stakeholder engagements, community events, workshops and other economic development activities.
- May be required to work in a variety of environments, including office settings, outdoor locations and community venues.
- May be required to undertake light manual handling associated with the preparation and delivery of promotional activities, events and workshops, including bending, lifting, carrying and moving materials and equipment.
- Occasional work outside ordinary hours, including evenings and weekends, to provide operational support and assistance with events, workshops and economic development activities may be required to support events, workshops and operational or project requirements.
- May be required to undertake domestic travel, including interstate travel, to promote and market the Charters Towers region, attend industry events, conferences and business development opportunities.
Pre-Employment Checks, Health Monitoring and Immunisation
This position is required to complete a satisfactory health declaration, and a pre-employment medical assessment including a drug and alcohol screen, based on the inherent requirements above.
A national criminal history check may also be required, with the applicant's written consent.
Council takes all reasonably practicable steps to provide a safe and healthy workplace and to prevent occupational disease. Under Council’s P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, this position is listed on Council’s health monitoring register and is not included in the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre-employment assessments/check:
- Pre-employment medical including a drug & alcohol test
- National Police/Criminal History Check
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Qualification/Licence Verification
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Practical Assessment
Applications must be submitted online using the Apply Now link on this page and should include a cover letter and your current resume.
For further information, please view the Position Description.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call Keely Geiger, Events Coordinator on
07 4761 5300 or email.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
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