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Engagement and Activation | Marketing/Communications/Events $102,067 per annum, plussuperannuation CBD Location As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community. The Opportunity As an Activity Approvals Officer for Events at the City of Perth you will support exciting events and activities across Perth by streamlining approvals, managing risk, and helping bring the City’s 2026 Events Strategy to life. Reporting to the Coordinator Activity Approvals within our City Events team, your responsibilities would primarily include: Providing a concierge-style service as the key contact for event, trading and activation enquiries. Assessing and coordinating applications to ensure timely, compliant approvals aligned with the Events Strategy. Administer statutory requirements including local laws, traffic management and parking policy. Drive continuous improvement of processes while supporting collaboration across the City. About You To succeed in this role, you will possess: Proven experience managing or supporting outdoor events, festivals and activations, with a strong understanding of the Perth and WA events landscape. Knowledge of traffic management and risk management practices to enable safe, compliant events in the public realm. Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship management. Strong project management capability, with flexibility to work weekends to support and inspect third-party events. If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application. Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community. Eligibility To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate: A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa). A current ‘C’ class Australian driver’s licence. A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months). How to Apply Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire. When prompted, please submit your current resume, a coverletter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria, and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more! The Application Process Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Sunday, 26 July 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date. Please note: The advert may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth. We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application. Attachments: Application Pack - Activity Approvals Officer Events.pdf Collection Notice.pdf For further information please contact Carl Johnson, Coordinator Activity Approvals, 94611464, View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr