Business Development and Events Officer

Business Development and Events Officer

SALARY: A competitive remuneration will be negotiated

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Camden

Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape, influence and grow a community.

As a Business Development and Event Officer, you will join a small venue management team responsible for coordinating and delivering events and programs that activate the newly refurbished Camden Civic Centre. This role focuses on identifying opportunities, building initiatives and supporting venue activation strategies that contribute to the economic sustainability of the Civic Centre while delivering high-quality experiences for the community. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation, customer service and attention to detail are valued every day.

You will bring strong business development capability, a customer-focused mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and confidence. Success in this role will come from your ability to build relationships, deliver quality outcomes and contribute to a dynamic team environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys innovation, creating meaningful community experiences and contributing to the success of a vibrant civic venue.

Don't miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

Essential:

• Bachelors degree in business, marketing or a related field and/or commensurate experience in sales, account management or business development.
• Demonstrated experience in development and delivery of large-scale events and programming with an understanding of budget, cost control, and pricing.
• Demonstrated experience identifying new income streams and meeting sales or revenue targets.
• High level customer service skills including a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with promoters, clients, stakeholders and internal teams. .
• High level professional communication skills, written, verbal and presentation.
• Current driver licence.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the local government environment including policy framework.
• Experience using CRM, venue management software, financial management and event management systems.
• Experience working independently and in an agile, small and flexible team.

Please note background checks are required as part of the recruitment process, this may include (but not limited to), qualification check and pre-employment medical.

Further Information: Michael Ligato, Team Leader Operations - Camden Civic Centre, (02) 4653 3***

Closing Date for above position: 06/07/2026

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