Job Description

Event Producer

Penrith City Council - Where work truly offers the best of both worlds.
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What we offer you

• Competitive salary commencing at $92,765 to $107,380 + 12% Superannuation

• Flexible Working Arrangements to support real balance

• A career that gives you both challenge and support — explore the best of both worlds

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

We’re looking for a skilled Event Producer to help shape, deliver and grow Penrith City Council’s major events and community events. You’ll play a crucial role across planning, programming, production, logistics and creative development, bringing Council’s event strategy to life. Working alongside the Events and Activations Program Manager and team, in this role, you will:

• Produce and deliver events of various scales end-to-end

• Support the production and delivery of Real Festival, our flagship event

• Manage logistics, programming, suppliers, contractors and onsite delivery

• Build partnerships with artists, creatives and community groups

• Keep events safe, inclusive and aligned with Council’s strategy

This is a permanent full-time opportunity within the Events and Activations Team, part of the City Activation, Community and Place department — a group dedicated to connection, collaboration and celebrating people, places and Country. This role will require work outside of hours and on weekends pending event delivery.

Who we are (and why you’ll love us)

At Penrith City Council, we’re shaping one of NSW’s fastest-growing regions while staying connected to the people, cultures and Country that make our City unique. Our work in City Activation, Community and Place focuses on strengthening community connections, celebrating culture and supporting inclusive participation across our City.

In our Events and Activations Team, we’re passionate about delivering meaningful, memorable experiences for our community. We’re a collaborative team that values creativity, open communication and genuine support for each other.

Our department plays a key role in shaping Penrith’s identity and delivering experiences that bring our diverse communities together. You’ll see the impact of your work — directly.

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What we’re looking for

We’re after someone who brings both creativity and operational confidence — someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys delivering meaningful public experiences.

Our ideal applicant has:

• Tertiary qualification in events, marketing, arts management or other related discipline

• Experience delivering major and community events end-to-end

• Strong skills in technical production, logistics, scheduling and infrastructure management

• Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate widely with stakeholders, suppliers and the community

• A proactive, solutions focused mindset with excellent time management

• A passion for arts, culture and community engagement

• Please view the Position Description for essential and desirable criteria

If you’re someone who enjoys a challenge, wants to grow your career and is motivated by creating impact, we’d love to meet you.

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

For more information, contact Nikki Akbar on (02) 4732 7645

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our  website

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.