Event Lead

This is an exciting opportunity to join Councils Economic Development and Tourism team and play a key role in the planning coordination and delivery of major events and activations across the Cessnock Local Government Area.

As the Events Lead you will be responsible for leading the delivery of Councils flagship events including the Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival and the development and delivery of a new major event for Cessnock. You will also support a range of Council-led activations provide advice and assistance to external event organisers and contribute to projects that strengthen the regions event capability and visitor economy.

Working closely with internal teams community groups event organisers tourism operators and industry stakeholders you will coordinate event planning logistics stakeholder engagement compliance budgeting and evaluation to ensure successful event outcomes. The role also provides operational support for initiatives such as the development of a Cessnock Event Toolkit an audit of event sites and infrastructure and implementation of actions that support Councils Economic Development Roadmap and Citywide Event Strategy.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across multiple projects. With strong event delivery stakeholder engagement logistics and risk management skills you will build productive relationships and deliver high-quality events that create positive outcomes for the community local businesses and visitors.

To find out more about your next career opportunity:Position Description

$99099 - $113964 per annum plus superannuation

• Full-time 35 hours per week
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 14% superannuation
• Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Councils Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
• Regular Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Work mobile phone supplied
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley!

We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume.

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit ourHow to applypage.

Please note prior to an offer of employment being made recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks such as references employment history checks working with children checks or a criminal record check.

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. Were committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.

We are committed to the value of respect and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally diverse backgrounds the LGBTQIA community veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is tosupport veterans finding suitable sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements please contactfor a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 2 July2026 at 11.30pm.

Who to Contact: Caroline Booth Economic Development and Tourism Manager on.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity respect teamwork accountability and excellence Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive thriving Council and employer of choice.