Events Manager

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Events Manager to own a busy events calendar and lead a small team across events and communications.

You will work with community members, service partners and internal teams to plan, promote and evaluate events that support community connection, health and wellbeing. The role is not-for-profit with salary packaging and a 0.8 FTE option.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience coordinating and delivering events, including larger events.
• Experience managing multiple events and competing priorities.
• People leadership experience, with a supportive and collaborative approach.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, budgets and event logistics.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Experience in health, community services or not-for-profit sectors is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied calendar of events from initial concept through to evaluation.
• Coordinate venues, suppliers, registrations, budgets, timelines and event logistics.
• Lead and support a small team, providing clear direction and developing capability.
• Build relationships with community members, internal teams and external partners.
• Collaborate with communications colleagues to promote events and materials.
• Ensure cultural protocols, safety and risk requirements are considered throughout planning and delivery.
• Monitor event budgets, gather feedback and report on outcomes.

Skills

Event coordination

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Event logistics

Communication

Cultural awareness

Job description

Our client is an established Aboriginal community controlled health organisation providing a broad range of services in Adelaide. Working alongside community, they deliver services and programs that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.

Role Overview

Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Services, the Events Manager will take ownership of a busy events calendar, delivering approximately 30 events each year. These range from smaller community activities to major events that bring together community members, service providers and partner organisations.

You will lead a small team across events and communications, coordinating delivery and contributing to how events are promoted and impact created. Working with colleagues, community members and external partners, you will deliver well organised, culturally appropriate events that support community connection, health and wellbeing.

About the Person

You are an experienced events professional who enjoys being hands-on and can confidently manage a busy calendar. You take initiative, work independently and know how to bring the right people together to get things done.

You are approachable and supportive, taking the time to listen, understand different perspectives and build trust. You understand that some situations need sensitivity and know how to bring people along with you.

You are authentic in your approach, guided by strong values and passionate about supporting causes that make a difference. You’ll value the opportunity to work alongside community and see the impact of your work.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver a varied calendar of events from initial concept through to evaluation.

Coordinate venues, suppliers, registrations, budgets, timelines and event logistics.

Lead and support a small team, providing clear direction and helping develop capability.

Build relationships with community members, internal teams and external partners.

Work with communications colleagues to coordinate event promotion and materials.

Ensure cultural protocols, event safety and risk requirements are considered throughout planning and delivery.

Monitor event budgets, gather feedback and report on outcomes.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Three to five years’ experience coordinating and delivering events, including larger events.

Experience managing multiple events and competing priorities.

People leadership experience, with a supportive and collaborative approach.

Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.

Experience coordinating suppliers, budgets and event logistics.

Cultural awareness and the ability to work in a culturally safe and respectful manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Experience in health, community services, an Aboriginal community controlled organisation or the not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded.

Culture of the business:

This is an opportunity to join an organisation connected to its community and committed to improving health and wellbeing outcomes. You will work alongside people who bring valuable community knowledge and relationships, with the chance to see the impact of your work.

The role offers not-for-profit salary packaging, two week Christmas closure with paid leave and wellness days. Full-time is preferred, with 0.8 FTE considered.

Please note – all applicant resumes must be submitted in Word format only.