[Only 24h Left] Functions and Events Officer

Overview

Do you have a passion for venue, function and event organisation? The Department of Planning Lands and Heritage and Fremantle Prison are looking for an innovative and dynamic, Functions and Events professional.

The Functions and Events Officer is responsible for delivering functions, events, and public programs that position Fremantle Prison as a world-class venue. These include coordinating bookings for school and group tours, managing on-site activities such as photography and filming, and supporting stakeholder led events that enhance the site’s public profile, increase visitation, and strengthen engagement with community and industry groups.

There is one permanent full-time position available for immediate appointment. The process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.

To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate

- Demonstrated experience in the tourism, hospitality, or events industry with ability to plan, coordinate and deliver events tailored to diverse stakeholder needs, ensuring successful outcomes and engagement.
- Good interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to build effective relationships and resolve issues collaboratively.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a customer focused environment.
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple concurrent activities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context as outlined below.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context Personal Leadership. The Personal Leadership context is about the work of individuals not yet in traditional leadership positions who make a direct and immediate difference to the agency. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

About us

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website. We have a comprehensive Applicant Information Pack to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.

Benefits of Working at DPLH

DPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to:

- Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance.
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options
- Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities.
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December
- 3 days additional public sector holidays each year
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
- Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.

How to apply

All applications are submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:

- Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
- A two (2) page cover letter; detailing your experience in relation to the position requirements - listed above, and in the Job Description Form attached.

Further Information

If you would like to know more, please give a call on (08) 9336 9224 or email amberlee.hong@fremantleprison.com.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Amberlee Hong or to seek assistance with lodging your application.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Barb at 0408 895 002 or email aboriginalemployment@dplh.wa.gov.au.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment.

Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au. We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers: TTY/voice calls – 133 677; Speak and Listen – 1300 555 727; SMS relay – 0423 677 767.

Special Requirements

The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for applicants successful to this recruitment process. To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.

Closing Date – 1 October 2025 at 4:00pm

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