Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Tourism and Events NT
Job title Event and Operations Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin
Position number 49262 RTF 351296 Closing 19/07/2026
Contact officer Simon Hargrave on 08 8999 5256 or [email protected]
About the agency https://www.tourismandeventsnt.com.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351296
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Enriching the Northern Territory with extraordinary event experiences drives everything we do. We believe our people are our
most important asset in achieving this goal, and we take pride in being an organisation the industry wants to work with.
Tourism and Events Northern Territory (TENT) is committed to promoting the Territory as a unique, world-class events destination.
Working at TENT is more than a job—it is a commitment to delivering high-quality, safe, and memorable event experiences across
the Northern Territory.
TENT is seeking an Event and Operations Coordinator to contribute directly and indirectly to the delivery of the major events
portfolio of Tourism and Events NT.
Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the role has outcomes linked to event planning and operational delivery whilst
working through and across functional elements including safety, compliance, and budgeting. The role also includes site visit and
site-based work throughout the event season, playing a key support role to the operational delivery of each event.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Contribute to the planning and delivery of the TENT event portfolio.
2. Liaise and work with event partners, suppliers and stakeholders to develop and implement operational scopes of service.
3. Facilitate and manage access to event sites and work schedules.
4. Collate and execute administrative tasks relating to the events including reports, build schedules, accreditation, event
enhancement plans and servicing requirements.
5. Coordinate event overlay including temporary infrastructure installations and compliance requirements.
6. Actively participate within our workplace health and safety and risk management framework including adhering to policies
procedures and driving best practise.
7. Co-ordinate and support events and activities as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated previous event or venue management skills across a diverse portfolio of events and venues.
2. A team player who can contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
3. Well-developed IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook applications.
4. Demonstrated ability to remain productive whilst working under external pressures.
5. Current drivers licence and ochre card.
6. Proven customer service skills including sound oral and written communication skills and experience working with the general
public.
7. Proven ability to manage pressure, maintain flexibility, have a high level of motivation, be an innovative thinker and uphold a
high level of confidentiality.
8. Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours including public holidays and weekends as and when required to
support events delivery.
Desirable
1. Licenses/Tickets including High Risk Work licence, Vehicle Licenses, Plant and Operational machinery licenses.
2. First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.
Further information
Further information Whilst the Event and Operations Coordinator will be based in Darwin, it is expected they may be required to
travel to events across the Northern Territory. There will be a requirement to work some weekends and public holidays.
