Civic and Community Events Coordinator

• Enjoy flexible work conditions with a rostered day off every three weeks
• Hybrid Work environment
• Temporary 7-month role

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

We are seeking a Civic and Community Events Coordinator to join our events team on a temporary 7-month basis as a parental leave cover.

Reporting to the Senior Coordinator Events, you will provide assistance in planning, advising, delivery and evaluation of Council's annual civic and community events program. You will play a key role in the delivery of the City of Ryde Events Plan 2025.

About You

Are you a talented Event Coordinator with an eye for detail and proven experience working as part of a professional Events team? Do you have a track record in partnering with others to advise, strategize and deliver events? If you answered Yes, we have a perfect position for you at City at Ryde as a Civic and Community Events Coordinator

In addition, you will also have:

• Tertiary qualification in events, or a minimum of 3 years, relevant work experience in event planning, delivery, and evaluation.
• A valid Working With Children Check
• Current driver's license
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines

Your commencing annual salary will be $95,322.42 Superannuation dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle where workload allows
• Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.

Please note you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.

Closing Date: Sunday, 08 June 2025 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Laura Carter on for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety