Major Events Officer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia’s most desirable regional tourism destinations, renowned for its natural beauty, active lifestyle and vibrant communities. As a co-host of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games, the Sunshine Coast is well positioned to continue to grow its reputation as a major event destination.

We are seeking a strategic and driven major events professional to help us deliver Council’s ‘Major Events Strategy’.  This role is central to identifying, attracting and servicing major events staged on the Sunshine Coast, with the goal of maximising economic, promotional, and social benefits for our destination and community.

You will play a vital role in shaping the region’s major event landscape, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with broader strategic goals and community values.

As someone who throughout your career has gained valuable insight, knowledge and experience within the tourism and event industries, you will be ready to hit the ground running to manage a large portfolio of events. 

A key attribute in this role will be your ability to manage all stages of the event sponsorship lifecycle for new and existing events from initial discussions through to contracting, leveraging, execution and acquittal. You will work as part of the Tourism and Major Events team to identify new event opportunities for the region and to assist in the development and implementation of projects designed to increase the region’s recognition as a premier destination for Major Events.

About you

You will be a great team player, who is also capable of autonomously managing workloads, working within time-sensitive environments, and thinking strategically to achieve best practice outcomes.

As a requirement of this role, you will have, bachelor’s degree qualifications in Events Management or relevant field experience in the events industry.

Substantial knowledge and experience in the area of event industry, coupled with experience in event marketing and strategic event leveraging.

You will hold a current “C” Class drivers licence and have the availability to undertake occasional work outside normal hours. 

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Christopher Secker during business hours on 0408 160 231.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.