Blacktown City Council

Events Trainee – Certificate III in Events

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Come be a part of our team and help create unforgettable community experiences! We are looking for an enthusiastic Events Trainee to join our team on a term contract full-time basis for up to 24 months to assist in the coordination and implementation of various community festivals and functions. You will attend and successfully complete your Certificate III in Events at a Registered Training Organisation, gaining practical skills and knowledge in event management, with day per week at TAFE and the remaining 4 days will be on-the-job training.

An ideal candidate will maintain effective website pages with accurate and up-to-date event information, prepare Council correspondence, and process purchase orders as needed. Key responsibilities include coordinating bookings and online ticketing for events, and providing onsite assistance to our Events Team during evenings, weekends, and/or on public holidays. You may also be involved in the management of volunteers.

If you're organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating engaging events for our community, we encourage you to apply!

Who can apply

• Applicants who have not completed a Certificate II qualification or above in a similar field 
• Applicants who are motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering a high standard events and functions
• Applicants who have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen or be eligible to work in Australia (evidence required)
• Applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

• Blacktown City Council and 1300apprentice are partnering to conduct the initial recruitment process
• Applications need to be submitted online through Council's online recruitment system
• The selection process requires chosen applicants for all positions to undertake an interview, aptitude test and a medical examination.

If your application is successful in progressing through to the next recruitment stage, a representative from 1300apprentice will be in contact with you.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

 Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 30 May 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       1300apprentice.com.au

Internal ref:              Blacktown City Council - Events Trainee