Casual - Events Officer

About the role:

The Hills Shire Council is seeking highly motivated and customer-orientated individuals, who will work cohesively, on a “as-and-when-needed” basis, as part of a multi-skilled Events team as Casual Events Officers. The successful candidates will enjoy interacting with community members and working at events. Event Officers play a crucial role in ensuring a positive and enriching experience for the community,

Working with us:

At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What this role looks like:

• Support Councils Events in the delivery of major events, functions, ceremonies, and event related activities.
• Implement risk management plans and ensure event schedules are prepared in accordance with procedures.
• Provide high level of customer service, assist patrons and visitors and conduct back of house duties.
• Attend Hills Shire managed events within and outside normal working hours.

What we are seeking in our new team member:

• Knowledge of contemporary trends and best practice in event management.
• Responsible service of Alcohol qualification and competency card is desirable.
• A valid Working with Children Check.

Benefits of working with us:

A salary of $43.08 per hour (including causal loading and excluding superannuation), paid weekly. Opportunities for training to keep your skills up to date. An opportunity for bonus payments and to participate in wellbeing initiatives and benefits available to staff through our EBA and other programs.

Next steps:

Please review the Position Description and apply via Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council by 5pm on 20 August 2026. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au

Please note that recruitment and offers of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.