Events Officer

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. 

About the role 

The Events & Festivals team curates, plans, and delivers the Council's annual events and festivals program. 

The Events Officer position is responsible for assisting the Events & Festivals Team in the delivery of entertainment and public event experiences for the City of Parramatta. This is achieved through supporting the annual program by delivering high quality events that foster positive reputation and outcomes for the City of Parramatta.

On a daily basis you will:

• Assist the Events & Festivals team in providing support and advice to Council staff and stakeholders in the conduct of events and related activities.
• Work closely with Project Leads, Team Leaders and Events & Festivals Manager in ensuring the delivery of high-quality events on behalf of Council.
• Work with Events & Festivals team members to identify, research, coordinate and complete event specific projects.
• Liaise with internal and external customers to coordinate requests, manage partnerships and maintain effective business relationships. 
• Provide support to event leads on the day of each event as required.
• Manage time to balance out-of-hours work requirements and daily work priorities within Council's flexible workplace policies. Noting that this position requires occasional work out of hours and on weekends.

About You 

The successful candidate should have proven experience of at least 18 months in an Events Assistant or related role.

You will also bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Event Management and/or a willingness to undertake an accredited course.
• Class C motor vehicle driver's licence.
• General experience in events and/or related functions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with a diverse client group at all levels and act professionally and with discretion
• Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity.

What's on offer

We are offering a full time permanent opportunity with an attractive remuneration from $87,851.88 to $96,771.28 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include: 

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.) 

Want to know more? 

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. 

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours. 

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Sandra Di Palma on or email  

How to apply 

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please submit your resume and attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm, Monday 5 January 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. 

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups.  We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.