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:
Illuminate NYE 2025
Cabramatta Moon Festival 2025 (Video 1) |(Video 2)
Cabramatta Lunar New Year 2026
ABOUT YOU:
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
- Experience preparing event documentation (e.g. schedules, plans, briefs)
- 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.
Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:
- 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
FURTHER CONTACTS:
Enquiries to Tara Johnson (Major Events Team Leader) on 9725 0126 or email [email protected]
CLOSING DATE:
Monday, 15 June 2026 at 12:00pm. Applications may be considered as they are received.
You are advised to check your 'junk mail' and ensure our email address [email protected] is set to 'trustworthy'.
Interviews will be scheduled for Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at Council's Dutton Plaza Office in Cabramatta. You should allocate time either in the morning or afternoon for a possible interview.
The Dutton Plaza office in Cabramatta is accessible by train with a short walk from the station, passing by the iconic Freedom Plaza where two of the three major events are held.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must address the selection criteria (i.e. knowledge, skills and experience) outlined in the Position Description. To apply online visit Council’s website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs. Applications should be addressed to the contact person listed above and received through Council's recruitment portal by the closing date.
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.
NOTES:
Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.
Please upload documents in PDF format.
Please regularly check your 'junk mail' or ensure our email address [email protected] is set to 'trustworthy'.
PO BOX 21 FAIRFIELD NSW 1860
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