Events Administration Officer

Job No: 6461025
Location: Bendigo

  • Full time, Ongoing
  • Band 4, Starting salary $72,038 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

As part of the collaborative and client-focused Bendigo Venues & Events team, you will contribute to the effective coordination of a wide range of events – including large-scale performances, weddings, community activities and conferences, across iconic venues such as The Capital Theatre, Ulumbarra Theatre, The Engine Room, Bendigo Town Hall, Dudley House and Djaa Djuwima gallery.

You will provide administrative support for allocated events by working closely with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to ensure all requirements are accurately documented, details are communicated, and expectations of services are clear. Utilising event management systems, you will maintain detailed records and act as liaison for event logistics.

A diligent and team-oriented approach is essential, with a strong focus on client service, communication, and attention to detail throughout the planning process.

The position is based at The Capital Theatre, View Street, Bendigo and generally works Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

About You

You’re a detail oriented, organised, motivated, enthusiastic and team-focused administration professional. You will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with diverse groups of people, are willing to learn and feel confident using a range of administrative and digital tools.

While an interest in the performing arts may be beneficial, your ability to manage administrative tasks accurately and efficiently is most important. You take pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes and thrive in a structured, fast-paced setting.

A satisfactory Police Records Check is required for this position.

Benefits

  • Base hourly rate $36.45 plus superannuation | Full time position | Secure and stable employment 
  • Contribute to our community | Training & development opportunities | Fitness Passport
  • Generous leave - Paid parental leave | Purchased leave | Study leave

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Shelley Job, Coordinator Business Innovation and Systems on (03) 5434 6421.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 5 November 2025. 

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About City of Greater Bendigo

The City of Greater Bendigo is a proactive, flexible and dynamic employer, delivering more than 65 services to the community. The City is an equal opportunity employer, supportive of flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, people returning to the workforce and of all ages and abilities.

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