Team Leader Events

Employment type: Full time, PermanentHours per week: This role is worked across a roster cycle, with ordinary hours averaging 38 hours per week. Hours will be worked in accordance with an agreed roster and may vary from week to week to meet service delivery requirements due to the nature of events and performancesRemuneration: Band 7 salary from $115,575.61 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDOLocation: This role may be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality
About the roleThis is an exciting opportunity to lead Wyndham’s Events team and help shape how one of Victoria’s fastest growing communities comes together, celebrates and experiences its municipality.
Reporting to the Coordinator Events & Placemaking, you will lead the Events service, including the planning and delivery of Council events and festivals, community and organisational event support, and the permitting of Council open spaces for community events and filming.
You will provide strong people leadership while also helping shape the future direction of the service through implementation of Council’s Festivals and Events Framework, event evaluation, continuous improvement and strategic advice.
Working across Council and with community, government, industry and event partners, you will build strong relationships and provide trusted advice on event delivery, governance, safety, investment and future opportunities.This role suits someone who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will be comfortable leading a team, managing complex event environments, improving systems and processes, and stepping into the detail when needed.
As events regularly occur outside standard business hours, flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays will be required.
What your day will look likeLead, support and develop the Events team, setting priorities, allocating resources and fostering a positive, accountable and collaborative team culture.Lead the planning, development and delivery of Council events and festivals across Wyndham.Oversee the permitting of Council open spaces for community events and filming, supporting a consistent and responsive service.Lead implementation of Council’s Festivals and Events Framework and associated service planning, evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.Build strong partnerships across Council, community, government, industry and the broader events sector.Provide specialist event advice and recommendations to management and Council, including input into strategies, policies, capital works, public space and infrastructure projects.Lead evaluation of Council’s events portfolio using community feedback, performance data and return on investment measures to inform future priorities and investment.Provide leadership and oversight of event governance, safety, risk and compliance across Council delivered events and the broader Events service.Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and ways of working, while encouraging innovation across the team.
What you will bringExtensive experience leading and managing teams to deliver successful event programs and organisational outcomes.Strong experience in the planning and delivery of major events and festivals.Strong stakeholder management and partnership skills, with the ability to work effectively across community, government, industry and complex organisational environments.Demonstrated experience providing strategic event advice and contributing to service planning, policy, evaluation and continuous improvement.Demonstrated knowledge and experience in event governance, risk, safety and compliance.Strong leadership and decision-making skills, including the ability to operate confidently in complex or challenging situations.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality advice, reports and recommendations in a politically aware environment.Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and allocate resources effectively.A degree or diploma in Events, Arts Management or another relevant discipline with several years of relevant experience, or lesser formal qualifications combined with extensive relevant experience.
If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.
Why join WyndhamWe are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
How to applyPlease apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.
Applications close at 11:59PM on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Jessica Keogh, Coordinator Events & Placemaking on 03 8376 5536
Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.
Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.
Child Safe OrganisationWyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and InclusionAt Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.