Assistant Director, Events And Engagement

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Capital Territory Full time

Assistant Director, Events and Engagement
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Details: We’re seeking a committed and proactive Assistant Director to lead Events and Engagement across the National Arboretum Canberra and Stromlo Forest Park. This is an opportunity to influence two of the ACT’s most iconic destinations—delivering exceptional visitor experiences while ensuring safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

You’ll manage a small team and a diverse events calendar—from gala balls to major cycling races—while overseeing systems, policies, and cross-government coordination. Your leadership will enhance governance, streamline operations, and elevate the customer journey through clear, engaging communications.

We’re looking for an experienced manager with expertise in events, WHS/risk, and public-facing operations. You’ll bring commercial acumen, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for venues and visitor experience. If you’re detail-oriented, safety-focused, and thrive on problem-solving, apply now.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

- Possession of, or the ability to acquire, a first aid certificate.
- Driver’s License
- Ability to work flexible hours including outside core business hours, extended hours, weekends and public holidays during event delivery periods is required.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 15 November 2025 until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to apply: Please submit:

- A two-page written pitch stating your claims against the position requirements.
- A current curriculum vitae and the contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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This is a temporary position available from 15 November 2025 until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

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