Manager, Festival & Events

Tamworth, New South Wales

Full-time

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Manager, Festival & Events

Location: Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Lead the planning, development and delivery of major festivals, events and public programs that strengthen community engagement and cultural impact
• Collaborate across teams, partners and stakeholders to design innovative, high-quality experiences that align with Council's organisational values, goals and brand.
• Manage budgets, logistics and operational delivery to ensure events are delivered safely, efficiently, on budget and to the highest standard.
  
  

COULD THIS BE YOU?

Do you have experience in planning, coordinating and executing events?

Council are on the lookout for an experienced and dynamic individual to join our passionate team. Our ideal candidate will have a real passion for connecting people through shared cultural experiences. With a keen eye for detail and a love of collaboration, you will help shape events that celebrate our communities and creativity.

The Manager, Festivals and Events will bring strong experience in delivering large-scale cultural programs, festivals, events and community celebrations. You'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on event management expertise to ensure every festival and event is delivered with creativity, precision, and impact.

With a strong business background, our Manager will be a creative producer and organiser who thrives on bringing ambitious ideas to life in a fiscal and safe environment. With a background in curating vibrant programs and managing complex logistics, they will continue to deliver and grow existing and new events for the city.

If you love bringing ideas to life and turning ordinary events into something extraordinary, keep reading!

The Manger Festival And Events Is Responsible For

• Oversee the safe planning, coordination and effective delivery of an annual program of Council-led festivals and events that are responsive to changing needs and community expectations, actively pursuing a range of partners to collaborate in the delivery of Council's annual program of festivals and events
• Work closely with the Directorate Management Team to plan and manage the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival with an emphasis on building revenue and sponsorship returns, enhancing visitor experiences and delivering innovative features and events
• Guide and drive the Tamworth Country Music Advisory Committee;
• Build economic returns for the community through events and conferences
  
  

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Tertiary qualifications in Event Management, Arts Management, Business, Tourism, or related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience OR 10 years experience in senior event management and/or planning roles
• NSW Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Post graduate qualifications in marketing or similar (Desirable)
• Previous experience working with local government framework and operations (Desirable)
  
  

INTERESTED?

We look forward to seeing how you can help us create exceptional experiences!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Peter Ross, Executive Manager, Creative Communities & Experiences on 0425 222 612.

Salary range: Grade 23 - $156,544.92 - $169,405.87 per annum including 12% superannuation and leaseback vehicle for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

• It should be noted that an employee salary contribution is required for this motor vehicle.
  
  

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

WHY IS IT ‘WORTH' WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you're aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100', drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

About Our Region

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours' drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours' drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you'd expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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