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Program Leader Civic Venues - Moranbah
  
An exciting opportunity exists for a Program Leader Civic Venues to lead the strategic and day to day operations of the newly refurbished Isaac Events Centre in Moranbah, along with 12 community halls/centres and a diverse civic venues portfolio. In this senior role, you will guide a multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality hospitality, events, and community services, while driving business development aligned with the Events Centre Business Plan.

With a focus on exceptional customer experience, operational excellence, and community value, you will lead initiatives to grow corporate, community, and new event offerings, ranging from live performances to conferences and trade shows. A collaborative and accountable leadership style is essential, ensuring transparency, integrity, and alignment with Community Services’ values and vision.
  
To be successful in this position, you will:

• Provide strong, engaged leadership to a diverse team, driving a culture of accountability, high performance and customer focus.
• Oversee strategic and day to day operations of the Isaac Events Centre and Civic Venues, ensuring alignment with Council’s goals and service standards.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and hospitality outcomes, effectively managing feedback, complaints and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and deliver a wide range of events including planning, logistics, vendor management and technical support to a professional standard.
• Manage venue budgets, financial reporting and forecasting, ensuring responsible and sustainable use of resources.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, industry partners, promoters and government bodies to attract new business and events.
• Provide informed asset, performance and sustainability advice to support strategic planning and decision making.
• Prepare and deliver business plans, projects and strategic documents in line with corporate expectations.
• Collaborate transparently across teams, departments and the broader Directorate to achieve integrated, community focused outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work confidently across community, corporate and government sectors.

If you are successful in this position, you will receive:

• Salary $113,191.75 – $123,078.59 per annum
• Nominally 72.5 hours per fortnight – exact days/ times to be discussed in the next stages
• Subsidised council housing at $80 per week
• 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading
• RDO’s in accordance with Council Policy
• Up to 14.5% super in accordance with Council Policy
• Discounted Corporate Health Cover through multiple providers with competitive extras and coverage benefits
• Access to free sessions with Gryphon Psychology in accordance with our Employee Assistance Program
• Amazing opportunities to further your intended career path by way of succession planning, career development opportunities (e.g. upskilling through education, qualifications, etc.)
• Active Social Club, and much more!

For more details on this exciting position contact the Manager Community and Cultural Services during business hours: Scott Jarvis on (07) 4846 3367 or email scott.jarvis@isaac.qld.gov.au
  
BEFORE YOU APPLY - ensure to visit https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/careers to review the position description on Isaac Regional Council’s website, as it may contain details relevant to the application questions.
  
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your application online, including the following:  

• Cover Letter: A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Describe how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role. Provide specific examples from your past experiences that demonstrate your suitability for the position.
• Resume: A resume capturing your employment history, qualifications, and details of two referees. The most appropriate referees are your present supervisor or your immediate past supervisor that is relevant to the role advertised.  

Applications Close: Sunday 22 February 2026
  
IRC has the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date.
  
Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers are encouraged to apply.
Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

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