Director, Event Ops & Sales — Strategic Leader (PEL2)

Department of Parliamentary Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Parliamentary Services in Canberra is seeking an experienced leader for the role of Director, Event Operations and Sales at Parliamentary Executive Level 2 (PEL2). The role focuses on delivering high-profile events, driving business growth, and providing strategic leadership within a dynamic parliamentary environment.

The successful candidate will lead event operations, ensure exceptional customer experiences, and manage stakeholder relationships across extensive hospitality and

Qualifications

• Experience in event operations, business development and sales in complex service environments.
• Strong strategic and operational capability with a track record of leading teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead event operations and sales activities to drive business growth.
• Provide trusted advice to senior leaders and manage high-profile events.
• Oversee venue management and hospitality services to ensure exceptional outcomes.

Skills

Event operations

Business development

Sales

Hospitality

Venue management

Leadership

Strategic capability

Operational capability

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in event management or related discipline

Job description

Department of Parliamentary Services in Canberra is seeking an experienced leader for the role of Director, Event Operations and Sales at Parliamentary Executive Level 2 (PEL2). The role focuses on delivering high-profile events, driving business growth, and providing strategic leadership within a dynamic parliamentary environment.

The successful candidate will lead event operations, ensure exceptional customer experiences, and manage stakeholder relationships across extensive hospitality and