Events Coordinator

Stroke Foundation; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization in Australia is seeking an Events Coordinator to support high-quality events that promote their mission to reduce stroke impact. This part-time role involves coordinating logistics for national campaigns, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, and managing event materials. The ideal candidate will possess strong event planning skills and a passion for community engagement. This is a fixed-term contract role offering flexible arrangements within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating events and managing logistics.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and manage event budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for events.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners.
• Support development of event materials and impact reporting.

Skills

Event Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Job description

The Stroke Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation that works with stroke survivors, carers, health professionals, government and the public to reduce the impact of stroke on the Australian community.Our mission is to Prevent Stroke, Save Lives, Enhance Recovery.

This is a part time role (0.6 FTE) working 3 days per week, the role is a fixed term contract starting in February 2026 for a period of 12 months.

Overall purpose of the team

The Events Coordinator is part of the Brand, Communications & Advocacy (BCA) Division and reports directly to the Head of Marketing Services. The BCA Division raises awareness about stroke prevention, treatment and recovery through strategic storytelling, media engagement, advocacy, digital communications and creative content production across multiple channels.

To date, events have been managed across multiple divisions at Stroke Foundation. This new role will enable us to centralise events coordination within the BCA team.

Overall purpose of position

The Events Coordinator supports the delivery of high-quality, high-impact events that bring Stroke Foundation's mission to life. The role coordinates the planning and logistics for major national campaigns and events, and a range of stakeholder, partnership and government activations throughout the year. Working collaboratively across teams, the Events Coordinator ensures each event is well planned, professionally delivered, and aligned with our brand and strategic priorities. The role provides hands-on support from concept to execution, helping create memorable experiences that engage the community, recognise achievements and advance Stroke Foundation's purpose.

Key responsibilities

Event Planning and Delivery

• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for Stroke Foundation's calendar of events, including national campaigns, fundraising activations, government and stakeholder events, and internal functions.
• Develop and manage event timelines, run sheets, and logistics plans.
• Coordinate venues, catering, suppliers, AV and technical requirements, accommodation, permits and contracts.
• Support photography and videography requirements at each event or activation.
• Support the development of event briefs, invitations, guest lists and post-event evaluations.
• Ensure events are delivered on time, within budget and to Stroke Foundation's quality and safety standards.

Stakeholder and Team Collaboration

• Liaise with colleagues across the BCA Division to ensure consistent messaging, branding and audience experience across all events.
• Work closely with Fundraising and Development, and Partnerships to support sponsor activations, donor engagement and supporter recognition opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure clear communication and smooth delivery.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal stakeholders, event participants, and partners.

Communications, Marketing and Brand Alignment

• Work with BCA colleagues to ensure all event materials and activities reflect Stroke Foundation's brand and tone of voice.
• Support the integration of communications, social media, and marketing activities across key campaigns and events.
• Contribute to the collection of stories, photos and highlights from events to support post-event content and impact reporting.

Budgeting and Administration

• Support the preparation and tracking of event budgets, invoices and expenditure approvals.
• Maintain accurate records, supplier details and contracts within Stroke Foundation's CRM.
• Assist with reporting on event outcomes, attendance and engagement metrics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of event processes, templates and systems.

What's on offer?

A flexible, innovative and dynamic organisation with engaged, knowledgeable employees and volunteers with the added benefits of competitive remuneration and salary packaging.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of Australia's leading not-for-profit organisations that has a positive influence on the lives of thousands of Australians each year. If you are passionate about making an impact, and want to be part of an organisation that is making a real difference in people's lives, submit your resume and cover letter via the link.

Applications close Thursday, 29January 2026.Please note, applications will bereviewed as theyare submitted and we may close applications prior to this date.

Stroke Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. People with a lived experience of stroke, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Stroke Foundation is a non-partisan organisation that delivers advocacy activities in line with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) guidelines.https://www.acnc.gov.au/