Events Coordinator

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga; Leeton; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Salary Packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Bupa Health insurance

Fitness passport

Job summary

St Francis de Sales Regional College in Leeton is seeking an Event Coordinator to cover a temporary leave replacement, full-time, commencing ASAP until 11 December 2026. The role involves planning, conducting and evaluating a varied portfolio of engagement events for staff and students, with logistics, communications and coordination with departments and the Leadership Team.

You will work within the SFdS Support Team to build strong internal and external relationships and contribute to school

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position, ideally within an educational setting.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Google Suite and educational software is advantageous.
• Highly developed interpersonal and strong communication skills, including an ability to liaise professionally with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to critically analyse and interpret data (eg quotations and cost comparisons) and synthesise practical recommendations or actionable objectives.
• Highly organised individual with abilities in task and work allocation and prioritisation, in a busy service-oriented team environment.

Responsibilities

• The Events Coordinator will plan, conduct and evaluate a varied portfolio of engagement events on behalf of the College, including logistics and communications to support operation of events, excursions and incursions.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders (departments, staff and Leadership Team) to build strong internal and external relationships and ensure consistency and successful execution of events.

Skills

Event coordination

Communication

Data analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Google Suite

Educational software

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 7 September 2026

St Francis de Sales Regional College in Leeton are looking for a Event Coordinator Temporary leave replacement Full-Time to commence ASAP until 11 December 2026

St Francis de Sales Regional College

St Francis De Sales Regional College is a Catholic Co-educational Day and Weekly Boarding School providing a comprehensive education across Years 7-12, for students from Leeton, Narrandera and surrounding rural areas in the Riverina.

We focus on students as individuals and aim to develop their own personal skills by providing a broad curriculum, enriched with many extra-curricular and sporting activities. We adopt a ‘restorative justice’ approach to our everyday life at the College, and encourage students to reflect upon Gospel values in their approach to their own learning.

Our outstanding reputation has evolved from our commitment to providing the best possible education to every student, underpinned by our core purpose—to educate the whole person.

About Leeton:

Leeton, in the heart of Australia's food bowl, is at the centre of the most productive region in the country.

Leeton is a friendly town situated in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) offering a wide variety of experiences for locals and visitors alike. The town exemplifies contemporary rural Australia with its rich heritage, diverse agriculture and renowned country hospitality.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

The Events Coordinator (EC) will plan, conduct and evaluate a varied portfolio of engagement events on behalf of St Francis de Sales Regional College (SFdS) , including all logistics and communications to support the efficient operation of events, excursions and incursions, for both staff and students. As a member of the SFdS Support Team, the incumbent will be involved in undertaking a high level of Events Management and coordination of other College wide activities promoting successful internal and external relationships, and working closely with the relevant stakeholders (various departments, staff and Leadership Team members) to assist in building strong internal and external relationships, including affiliations and local community organisations, to ensure consistency and successful execution of all events and excursions on behalf of the College.

• Temporary, Full-Time Position leave replacement
• Commencing ASAP until the 11 December 2026
• Access to Salary Packaging (Maxxia is our Salary Packaging Provider)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted Bupa Health insurance!
• Access to fitness passport
• Salary: Level 5: $44.53 per hour - Averaged (term-time only)

Selection Criteria

• Experience in a similar position, ideally within an educational setting.
• Previous experience within a teaching, operational or administrative related setting (preferred but not essential)
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Google Suite and educational software is advantageous.
• Highly developed interpersonal and strong communication skills, including an ability to liaise professionally with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to critically analyse and interpret data (eg quotations and cost comparisons) and synthesise practical recommendations or actionable objectives
• Highly organised individual with abilities in task and work allocation and prioritisation, in a busy service-oriented team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to take initiative with idea generation, problem resolution and process improvement.
• Capable of working in an environment that requires confidentiality.
• To be flexible and open to change.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Google Suite and educational software is advantageous.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo national criminal history check.

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement team.

Applications Close Monday 7th September 2026.

CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

631 Students
53 TeachingStaff
43 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Boarding School

St Francis De Sales Regional College is a Catholic Co-educational Day and Weekly Boarding School providing a comprehensive education across Years 7-12, for students from Leeton, Narrandera and surrounding rural areas in the Riverina.The purpose of the College is to contribute to the Church’s Mission to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to offer to the Catholic Community and others within our Region an educational foundation for life – meaning development towards the physical, intellectual, social, emotional and moral growth of the students.

CEDWW is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.