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.
As the Major Events Sponsorship Officer, you will lead sponsorship and grant funding initiatives, build strong partnerships and contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale community events that create meaningful social and economic impact. You will thrive in a community-focused environment and deliver outcomes through collaboration.
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 relationship-building and negotiation skills - someone with a genuine passion for Western Sydney and its diverse communities, who is motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through community events and partnerships.
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:
The position requires a job ready applicant who will have onboarding to adjust to our systems and process. The successful applicant will be a proven, confident subject matter expert.
Applicants without demonstrated experience securing and managing high-value sponsorship agreements for events or comparable projects may not be considered.
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 securing, negotiating and managing sponsorships, with a strong focus on achieving revenue outcomes
- Proven ability to develop and deliver sponsorship strategies, programs and timelines that support major events
- Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship management and negotiation skills across sponsors, community and internal teams
- Sound understanding of sponsorship governance, probity and compliance requirements
- Experience in financial administration related to sponsorships, including invoicing and reporting
- Experience supporting major event delivery, including stakeholder coordination, VIP engagement and WHS requirements
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, including sponsorship deliverables and marketing/communications activities
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously in a fast-paced environment
- 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 Edward Saulig (Manager Cabramatta Place & Major Events) on 9725 0288 or email [email protected]
CLOSING DATE:
Monday, 8 June 2026 at 6:00pm. Applications may be considered as they are received. Shortlisted applicants will receive an email by Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 12:00pm. 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, 10 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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