At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and activate community events, ensuring memorable experiences for all attendees.
- Company: Join the City of Gold Coast, a vibrant and diverse workplace.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, professional development, and wellness support.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to enhancing the Gold Coast lifestyle.
- Why this job: Shape the future of community engagement in one of Australia's most dynamic cities.
- Qualifications: Experience in event management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Community Centres exist to provide safe, welcoming and accessible spaces that help people connect, learn and celebrate.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Supervisor Community Centre Events to lead the strategic activation of our auditoriums and event spaces across the Community Centres network.
We are seeking an experienced Supervisor Community Centre Events to lead the strategic activation of our auditoriums and event spaces across the Community Centres network.
This is a hands‐on leadership role where you will lead from the front, working alongside your team to manage event administration, logistics and delivery, while also setting the strategic direction for growth and engagement.
You will oversee the creation and delivery of growth strategies for events, guiding a small team that builds and nurtures customer relationships, activates our largest venues, and ensures every event is safe, compliant, and memorable.
Working as part of the service's leadership group, you will also contribute to long‐term planning and provide data‐driven insights to inform future strategic direction.
About the role
As the Supervisor Community Centre Events you will
- Set the strategic direction for event activation and engagement across the City's auditoriums and major community event spaces.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high‐performing team responsible for bringing community events to life at Broadbeach Cultural Centre, Robina Auditorium, Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre and Helensvale Cultural Centre.
- Build strong relationships with customers, event organisers and partners to grow the number and diversity of events across the network.
- Oversee internal and external communications to ensure smooth event planning, exceptional customer service and consistent operational standards.
- Contribute to a culture centred on safety, wellbeing and high performance.
- Develop and refine operational policies, guidelines and procedures to support safe, compliant and efficient event operations.
- Provide expert advice on complex matters relating to event management, facility use, community expectations and compliance requirements.
- Manage external suppliers, including audio‐visual technicians, ensuring service standards are met.
- Contribute to future service priorities through data analysis, reporting and insights.
- Balance hands‐on operational support with strategic planning, including forecasting resource needs across peak and off‐peak seasons.
- Represent the City at key customer and networking events, occasionally outside standard business hours.
For more information, please view the position brief.
About you
You will be a confident leader with a passion for creating vibrant, accessible and safe community spaces.
You bring
- Extensive events experience in large‐scale commercial venues, such as convention centres, arts and performing arts centres and hotel conference centres.
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing a high performing team.
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to build capability, drive continuous improvement and motivate a team.
- Demonstrated venue management expertise, including customer engagement, event lifecycle management and operational oversight.
- Strong knowledge of WHS, food safety, fire safety, social customs and a solid understanding of audio‐visual terminology.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‐building skills.
- High attention to detail, strong time management capability and pride in delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and community.
The following experience and knowledge will be highly regarded
- Local government experience.
- Experience working in an arts centre or theatre hosting complex musical or theatrical productions.
- Experience managing weddings and other large‐scale events.
- Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9‐day fortnight
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
- Personal and professional development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high‐performing, customer‐focused organisation which delivers value‐for‐money services to the community.
We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
We take pride in people who align with our high‐performance principles.
We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.
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- Together we enhance the Gold Coast way of life
As Australia's second largest council, with over 5,000 passionate employees and constantly growing, the City of Gold Coast is a dynamic and diverse workplace.
We offer career pathways across a multitude of industries, making us a place where you can carve your path and leave your mark on a city that shines.
We are more than just sun, sand, and surf.
We're a vibrant community fuelled by the talents and perspectives of people from all walks of life.
Here, success meets paradise, with a mix of innovation, community and breathtaking nature.
Join us to shape the future of one of the world's most dynamic cities.
Together we enhance the Gold Coast way of life
As Australia's second largest council, with over 5,000 passionate employees and constantly growing, the City of Gold Coast is a dynamic and diverse workplace.
We offer career pathways across a multitude of industries, making us a place where you can carve your path and leave your mark on a city that shines.
We are more than just sun, sand, and surf.
We're a vibrant community fuelled by the talents and perspectives of people from all walks of life.
Here, success meets paradise, with a mix of innovation, community and breathtaking nature.
Join us to shape the future of one of the world's most dynamic cities.
Perks and benefits Working Hours Salary Sacrifice Provisions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Leave Provisions Corporate Health Plan with Bupa and Medibank Access to over 350 fitness facilities via Fitness Study allowance provisions
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