Events Manager

Guide Dogs Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Guide Dogs Victoria in Melbourne's Kew area is seeking an experienced Events Manager to bring our programs to life through engaging, professionally designed events that support client services, fundraising, and community engagement.

Reporting to the GM - Marketing and Communications, you will lead multiple events, manage budgets, coordinate suppliers, and ensure accessibility and inclusivity across all activities.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience conceptualising, planning and delivering events.
• Certificate IV in Event Management or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Passion for Guide Dogs Victoria's mission and values.
• Leadership to create exceptional events.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, plan and deliver events that support client programs and fundraising.
• Lead event teams and coordinate external suppliers.
• Ensure events meet budgets, timelines and accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications for engagement.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Event planning

Education

Certificate IV in Event Management

Tools

Event management software

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Guide Dogs Victoria | Kew | Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

Connect people. Create experiences. Make a difference.

About Us

For nearly 70 years, Guide Dogs Victoria has been breaking down barriers so people can live life without limits. We place our clients at the centre of everything we do, ensuring their goals, preferences and lived experience shape every stage of the service journey.

Our highly trained dogs and specialist services support people living with low vision, blindness, disability, PTSD and other complex needs to build independence, capability, and confidence.

About the Role

Reporting to the GM - Marketing and Communications, the Events Manager is responsible for bringing the Guide Dogs Victoria work to life through engaging, professionally designed and expertly delivered events that support client programs, fundraising, community engagement, and organisational objectives.

About You

• Experience:At least five years’ experience conceptualising, planning and delivering events, community engagement initiatives or related programs.
• Qualifications:Certificate IV qualification in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or another relevant discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Passion for Purpose:A deep alignment with Guide Dogs Victoria’s mission and values.
• Leadership:Passionate about leading teams to create exceptional events.

Key Skills & Experience you will bring:

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events, competing priorities, timelines and budgets simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention-to-detail, ensuring every aspect of an event is carefully planned and delivered to a high standard.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with a diverse range of people and build strong working relationships.
• Experience managing suppliers and contractors, including sourcing, negotiating and coordinating external providers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure, particularly when managing live events and unexpected issues.
• Strong digital literacy, including confidence using event management, CRM, project management and Microsoft Office platforms.
• A strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive event practices, ensuring events are welcoming and accessible to all participants.
• A genuine alignment with Guide Dogs Victoria's purpose and values, with a passion for creating meaningful experiences that contribute to positive outcomes for our clients and community.

Important

We are an equal opportunity employer who is known for providing a work environment that embraces and values diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities including low vision or blindness, people from CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages to apply for our roles.

We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our employees and volunteers and the benefits this brings to our organization.

Our people enjoy an inclusive and culturally safe work environment free from all forms of discrimination.

Guide Dogs Victoria is a Child Safe organization.