About the position:
The Events & Venues Bookings Officer is responsible for receiving community event applications and bookings for processing and approvals. Additionally, the position is responsible for undertaking a range of functions and activities to support the delivery of City-run and City supported events throughout the year. The officer will work closely with the Events Team to ensure community, cultural and civic events and functions are planned and executed to a high professional standard. The officer will manage all aspects of bookings for City grounds and Geraldton Multi-Purpose Centre.
Position is offered as a fulltime fixed term contract until February 2027.
Key accountabilities:
- Act as the City’s point of contact and liaise with external event applicants regarding their application and event at a City venue or ground, ensuring all necessary documentation is submitted and circulated to internal City departments for approval.
- Assist the Events & Venues Team with all the planning, preparation and implementation of community, cultural and civic events as required.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders as well as internal departments of the City regarding grounds/facilities bookings and event approval applications.
For further information and to view the position description, visit
www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.
To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Simone Mahoney, Coordinator Events & Venues on (08) 9956 6778.
Position requirements:
With over 70 events happening across the City of Greater Geraldton each year, the City’s Events Team have an important role to play in ensuring these events are approved in a timely manner. From community and sporting events to cultural and civic events, the City of Greater Geraldton is a vibrant place to work and play.
The City is seeking applications from those who bring:
- Strong communication skills
- A proven ability to handle competing priorities
- Experience with administration in an office environment
- The capability to work collaboratively within local government and with key stakeholders
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
The Events & Venues Bookings Officer position has a salary starting from $76,072 per annum or $38.4981 per hour, offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 22 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Centrally located
- Free parking
About the City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
Interested in applying?
Visit the City’s website:
Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position.
To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:
- A current resume
- A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:
- Previous experience in an administrative role in an office environment
- High level of interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills with customers and the public
- Previous experience in hospitality, functions and events, including use of protocols and procedures relating to events and functions (desirable)
Applications close 4pm Sunday 8 March 2026.
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
