Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.
Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.
We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.
We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.
So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.
Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley
here.
What you need to know...
- fixed term full time - 70 hours per fortnight
- fixed term part time job share arrangements considered
- the package: $70,449 to $84,012 plus superannuation per annum
- location: Grafton, NSW
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- enjoy the benefits of flex time
About the role
Are you passionate about strengthening local industry and delivering high-quality civic and community events? Clarence Valley Council is seeking an Industry and Events Project Officer to join our Corporate and Community Directorate.
In this role, you’ll coordinate and deliver civic events, foster strong relationships with industry stakeholders, and contribute to initiatives that build capacity and drive local economic growth.
This is an exciting opportunity for an applicant looking to expand their skills in industry engagement, event management, and project delivery. You’ll work closely with the Event Development Officer and Economic Development team to deliver seamless, professional events, develop industry communications, and identify opportunities that enhance business and community outcomes. If you’re motivated to make a real impact in the Clarence Valley, we encourage you to apply.
This is a full-time position, fixed term position until June 2027; however, applications from candidates seeking a job-share arrangement (two part-time roles) will also be considered.
To be considered for this position you will need to:
- Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description
- Supply relevant certificates and licences
- Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
- Target questions - answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question
Q1. Can you describe a time when you had to engage with multiple stakeholders, such as government agencies, industry partners, and community groups, to deliver an initiative? How did you build and maintain those relationships, and what did you learn that you would apply in this role?
Q2. Tell us about an event or project you coordinated from planning through to delivery. How did you ensure it met requirements, stayed on schedule, and achieved the intended outcomes?
Contact
Pip Close, Coordinator Economic Development & Tourism on 02 6643 0254.
Closing date
Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).
Other important information
This position is located at Council's Grafton Office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.
A probation period applies to this position.
How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website
www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.
Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our
How to apply for a job guide.
Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
