Event Producer

About The Role
Join our dynamic City Events team as Event Producer and play a key role in shaping and delivering a vibrant calendar of city-wide festivals and events. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the planning, coordination, and delivery of major public events that enhance the City's reputation as a premier destination for cultural and community experiences.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordinate programming of key events to deliver increased visitation, arts and cultural outcomes, economic benefits, and community social benefits
• Plan and manage indoor and outdoor events including coordination of risk management, operations, resources and contractual and financial management
• Appoint and manage entertainment, suppliers and service providers and engage with various internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in budget development for key events to ensure cost efficiencies, quality, local relevance
• Event evaluation for continuous improvement

View the position description for more details about the role.

About You
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. event management/tourism) and/or substantial equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in festival and event management delivering measurable outcomes, outstanding experiences, community value and economic impact
• High level interpersonal skills and the ability to engage successfully with a range of stakeholders and develop strong working relationships both internally and externally
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing demands, including the ability to set priorities and plan work to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to be resilient, flexible, and a supportive team member
• The ability to work outside of normal hours including weekends
• Current Queensland C Class Driver's Licence
• Belief in our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership

About The Benefits
This is a permanent, full time position, with a salary commencing at $102,718 plus 12.5% superannuation.

• Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
• Work/Life balance: Flex time and a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
• Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
• Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

About Us
Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state's fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

'Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'
We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

Join us
If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community and positioning Ipswich as a leading event destination, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:

• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
• A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 31 October 2025

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Pre Employment Screening:
Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer:
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.