Events, Arts & Culture Officer | PSC1106
Port Stephens CouncilA great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
At PSC, we’re working to improve the liveability and wellbeing of those that live, work and holiday in Port Stephens. We’re focused on creating vibrant and diverse spaces and activities that celebrate culture and connect our community.
An exciting opportunity has become available in our Vibrant Places team for a motivated professional to join us.
Reporting to our Events, Arts & Culture Team Leader, your role as Vibrant Places Officer is key to our success in delivering events, arts and placemaking activities across Port Stephens.
You will coordinate the delivery of Council’s civic events including Australia Day, NAIDOC Week and New Year’s Eve, as well as supporting the broader Vibrant Places team across community, economic development and placemaking initiatives.
You’ll also work directly with community groups, event organisers and internal teams to support the delivery of events on Council land - providing practical advice and guidance to help them create safe, sustainable and inclusive events in Port Stephens.
Please note; for the purposes of this recruitment, the title of 'Events, Arts & Culture Officer' has been used to match market equivalent. The internal title of this role is 'Vibrant Places Officer'.
- This is a contract opportunity for a period of up to November 2026 – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
- Hourly Rate Range: $38.24 to $44.90 per hour + 12% superannuation + retention allowance
- You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace
A full list of the key responsibilities within this role are listed in the position description here – view the position description.
We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Tertiary qualification in a related field with proven experience in a similar role
- Sound understanding of the event industry including significant experience with sports based operations, event development, support and facilitation
- Prior experience coordinating projects including event planning and event delivery skills
- Demonstrated communication skills including providing operational and logistical information and assistance to event organisers including road closures, provision of amenities, waste management, supply of power, requirements for sale of food, sound management, and amusement devices
This is life at PSC!
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
- Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
- Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
- Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
- And lots more…
Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…
- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
- What is one event you have worked in your career that you’re most proud of and why?
Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know
Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday 12 April 2026
Contact: Chantelle Sives, Events, Arts and Culture Team Leader, on (02) 4988 0108 or 0417 703 401
For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
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