Events Specialist

Full time Fixed term contract until 30 June 2027

• Be part of a dynamic team delivering vibrant, high-impact community events
• Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks 
• Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs 

About Us

The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Events Specialist to join our Events team.

Reporting to the Events Coordinator, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering a diverse portfolio of major events, festivals and civic events that bring people together and create memorable experiences for our community. You'll oversee event logistics from concept to delivery, ensuring events are safe, compliant, well-executed and delivered within budget.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love variety and enjoy the buzz of live events, this role is for you. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation, as well as contractors, community groups and volunteers, to deliver engaging, high-quality events while helping to continuously evolve and elevate the City’s events program.

About you

We’re seeking an organised and detail-oriented events professional with a positive, can-do attitude who thrives in a collaborative team environment. You enjoy bringing community events to life and take pride in delivering high-quality experiences.

You’ll bring strong stakeholder engagement skills, excellent organisational abilities and the confidence to manage multiple priorities, all while maintaining a high standard of customer service.

Besides demonstrated experience, you’ll need to have:

• Tertiary qualification in Events Management, Project Management or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience planning and delivering events
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of event risk management, health and safety requirements and operational planning
• Current C Class Driver's Licence and First Aid Certificate
• Current Working with Children Check

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.

Salary and Benefits: Salary range from Level 5 Step 1 – Step 4 ($96,998.46 - $102,899.20) of the City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications and experience. 

Need more information?  We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Emma Howe, Events Coordinator on (08) 9411 3***.

Apply: Hit the apply button and follow the prompts.

If you’re looking to join a fun, passionate and high-performing team that loves what they do, we’d love to hear from you.

To make your application stand out, please address the essential criteria (skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications) outlined in the Position Description within your cover letter.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Closing Date: Friday 28 August 2026 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.

We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.