Festival & Events Coordinator

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Festivals and Events Coordinator to join our Community Services team in a Permanent Full-Time capacity. This role offers a standard full-time work week and ongoing employment, providing stability and long-term career development opportunities.

In this role, you will assist with workload in coordinating the planning, budgeting, and delivery of a diverse range of festivals and events in the Mackay Region. You will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure that our events are topical, innovative, and relevant to the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all staff within the Festivals and Events function.
• Develop and manage the budget allocated to the Festivals and Events function.
• Provide input into strategic and operational processes, including workforce planning and business cases.
• Ensure the timely, effective, and efficient completion of allocated projects in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLA) and standards of work.
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of events such as the Mackay Festival of Arts, Global Grooves, and New Year’s Eve Celebration.
• Develop strategies to ensure events are well-attended and relevant to the community.
• Liaise with key stakeholders including City Centre businesses, tourism operators, Council staff, potential investors, residents, and visitors.
• Maintain databases, attend to correspondence, and handle general office administration.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

Essential:

• Qualification in Event Management (or related field) with a degree preferred, or substantial experience.
• QLD “C” Class Drivers Licence or interstate equivalent.
• Working with Children Blue Card.
• Substantial experience in the delivery of large-scale festivals and events.
• Extensive experience in developing and delivering marketing strategies.
• Practical staff supervision experience.
• Relevant Project Management experience.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in developing strategy and producing written reports.
• Contract Management experience.
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• Highly developed event management skills.
• Commitment to effective event, marketing, and promotion strategies.
• Ability to respond to changing client demands in a competitive environment.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Well-established project management skills.
• High level written communication skills including report and funding application experience.
• Strong stakeholder and contract management skills.
• High level analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the Festivals and Events industry and creative industries.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Base annual salary of $ 107,933.28
• Any 5 out of 7 rosters may apply
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
• Study and assistance programs for career development
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
  
  

Special Requirements

• Some out-of-hours work, and domestic travel may be required.
  
  

How To Apply

If you are passionateabout coordinating vibrant and engaging festivals and events and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter.

Applications Close

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Having troubles submitted your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Talent and Onboarding Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).

Please note: Mackay Regional Council’s Talent and Onboarding Team’s holiday period closure, Friday 19 December 2025 – Monday 5 January 2026.

• Important information for applicants:
  
  

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical/Drug & Alcohol Screening and a Criminal History Check.

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.