Community Connections Officer - Events

• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 6, Starting salary $94,713 plus superannuation

The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

Deliver the City of Greater Bendigo’s community events program, creating inclusive experiences that bring people together and activate public spaces. You’ll manage events end-to-end, from planning and procurement through to marketing, risk and delivery, while ensuring they are safe, engaging and aligned with Council priorities.

You’ll also provide expert support to community event organisers, build strong stakeholder relationships and drive continuous improvement to enhance the quality and impact of events across the region.

About You

You’re an experienced events professional who thrives on delivering well-run, community-focused events. Highly organised and solutions-focused, you can juggle multiple priorities while keeping safety, quality and stakeholder needs front of mind.

A strong communicator and collaborator, you build trusted relationships and provide practical advice that supports successful outcomes. You’re passionate about creating inclusive, high-quality experiences that strengthen community connection.

This role requires a satisfactory police records check and employee Working with Children Check.

Benefits

• Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Fitness Passport
• Flexible and hybrid work options | Full time position | Secure and stable employment
• Contribute to our community | Work close to home in beautiful Bendigo
• Work on a range of valued and interesting projects | Support our community | Values based organisation
• Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives | Salary packaging options

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Position Description

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Click here for further information on the detailed position demands (this document provides further details on the physical and psychological requirements of the position which have been outlined in the table in the position description)

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact

Jo Connellan, Coordinator Community Connections, 5434 6437.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by 11.30pm, Thursday 16 July 2026.