Location: Cabramatta Town Centre, Dutton Plaza Office
Department: Major Events
Compensation: Annual Salary AUD $95,321.00 - $111,656.00
Employment type: Permanent Full Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
THE POSITION
Join our Major Events team and play a key role in delivering some of Sydney's most vibrant cultural celebrations, including the Cabramatta Moon Festival and Lunar New Year events. These large-scale events attract tens of thousands of attendees and contribute to the social and economic vitality of the City.
We are seeking a Major Events Project Officer to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, engaging event experiences. Reporting to the Major Events Team Leader, you will be responsible for the end‐to‐end delivery of major community events. You will act as a key technical expert, ensuring events are creatively developed, well‐programmed, and delivered safely, on time and within budget.
Based at our Major Events Office in Cabramatta (a five‐minute walk from Cabramatta Railway Station), this role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of one of Western Sydney's most dynamic and culturally rich communities. Applicants are encouraged to consider commuting requirements to support a sustainable work‐life balance.
This role is suited to a highly organised and proactive professional with strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills – someone with a genuine passion for delivering impactful community events and creating engaging experiences that reflect and celebrate a diverse community.
WANT TO SEE WHAT YOU'LL BE DELIVERING?
Watch highlights from Illuminate New Year's Eve 2025, Cabramatta Moon Festival 2025 and Cabramatta Lunar New Year 2026.
REQUIREMENTS
To help assess eligibility, applicants must demonstrate experience, knowledge and capability in the following areas:
* Relevant tertiary qualification and/or 5+ years' relevant experience
* Demonstrated experience delivering events in a team environment
* Strong project management, organisational and time management skills
* Excellent communication skills across diverse stakeholders
* Strong understanding of WHS, procurement and compliance requirements
* Experience managing marketing activities, suppliers and event programming
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and corporate systems
* Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
* NSW Driver Licence (Class C) and Working with Children Check
SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
* Permanent full-time position, working 35 hours per week
* This position is a Grade 6, with a salary range of $95,321 p.a. with progression to $102,649 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, and performance progression up to $111,656 p.a. plus superannuation.
BENEFITS
* Flexible work arrangements such as a hybrid work arrangement
* Study assistance including up to 10 days study leave
* Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym
* Free onsite parking at the Dutton Lane carpark
* Significant leave benefits 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year
* Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
Fairfield City Council is a smoke‐free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.
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