Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Tourism and Events
Job title Event Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 48652 RTF 349095 Closing 06/07/2026
Contact officer Kris Johnston on 08 8999 5269 or [email protected]
About the agency https://www.tourismandeventsnt.com.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349095
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
As Event Project Officer you will be accountable for the detailed planning, delivering and working on events within the TENT
portfolio. It is expected the role will provide information, support and influence contractors as well as other team members across
the event portfolio.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Work within the team, with stakeholders, suppliers, contractors and partners to prepare comprehensive plans and schedules
for the delivery of events.
2. Actively lead the procurement, negotiation and contracting of assigned contracts.
3. Contract manage event delivery partners, suppliers and contractors to deliver on agreed outcomes, performance measures
and milestones.
4. Lead, promote and deliver agreed risk management and workplace health and safety policy and procedures for the company.
5. Support and deliver outcomes across the TENT Events portfolio as required including tasks like
6. Manage plan and lead event builds and removals
7. Manage event operations including liaising with stakeholders within event control
8. Facilitate operational functions like traffic management, cleaning, waste, security, workforce, safety and compliance
9. In conjunction with the Senior Event Manager and Senior Operations Manager, actively support staff and manage operational
elements of events.
10. Actively contribute and play a role within the companies Risk Framework and Emergency Planning activities.
11. Use data and insights to improve the event experience for patrons, corporate clients, staff, contractors and other key
stakeholders at our events.
12. Where applicable delegate workflow to team members and volunteers.
13. Actively engage with city, partner, venue and event related stakeholders and represent NTMEC at engagements as required.
14. Other duties as required which support TENT to achieve its goals
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A team player who has the ability to contribute and help team members improve as people.
2. Demonstrated previous operations and event management experience, with the capacity to plan, set and achieve targets, meet
deadlines and manage multiple concurrent operational tasks.
3. Demonstrated practical application of event logistics, during event planning, bump in, event delivery and bump out phases.
4. Demonstrated experience assessing, managing and mitigating risks.
5. A high level of understanding and the implementation of workplace health and safety plans.
6. Ability to utilise the standard Microsoft suite products.
7. Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
8. Ability to work outside normal working hours including public holidays and weekends where required.
9. Current valid driver’s licence.
10. A tertiary/post graduate qualification in a relevant field.
11. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Northern Territory and its events industry
Further information
Event season tasks are included in the Key Duties and Responsibilities for this position. It is important to note that the Event
Manager is expected to take a hands-on approach during the bump-in, delivery and bump-out phases of the event. This will require
the Event Manager to be able to work on-site and outside of office hours including weekends and public holidays where required.
This role may require to travel to Alice Springs or other intrastate locations from time to time.
