Key Accountabilities
The role will require flexibility to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings, weekends and
public holidays, particularly during event delivery periods.
The Events Officer may be required to travel within the Paroo Shire and undertake work in outdoor
environments and during varying weather conditions.
The Events Officer will contribute to the successful delivery of events that are:
- Well planned and professionally coordinated.
- Delivered within approved budgets and timeframes.
- Safe, compliant and appropriately managed.
- Effectively promoted to residents and visitors.
- Supportive of local businesses, community organisation and tourism operators.
- Evaluated following completion to identify outcomes and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Essential or highly regarded
- ‘C’ Class Queensland Driver’s License.
- Pre-Employment Health Assessment and National Police Check prior to appointment.
- Hold or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check ( WWCC - Blue Card).
- Demonstrated experience or strong interest in tourism, events, visitor services and destination
development.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital business systems, with experience
using websites, social media platforms, marketing tools and other relevant software.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive
relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Corporate Accountabilities
- Demonstrated commitment to apply and adhere with Council’s Policies and Procedures and
Local Government Act 2009, including but not limited to Council’s Code of Conduct, Work
Health and Safety Policy and Anti-Discrimination Policy.
- Capable of carrying out the physical and inherent requirements of the position and being
flexible and adaptable to meet the requirements of the position.
- Maintain a positive team culture based on honesty, trust, and integrity.
- Perform jobs, tasks, and processes in accordance with relevant guidelines and standards.
- Maintain confidentiality of Council information obtained during the course of employment.
- Operate and maintain Council assets including equipment, plant and fleet within Council
guidelines and manufacturers’ specifications.
- Foster and maintain strong stakeholder relationships directly or indirectly associated with
Council.
- Provide consistent and timely customer services to our colleagues and communities.
Position Description – Events Officer
Authorised by: Martin Leech Chief Executive Officer Date of Review: August 2026
