Flagship Events & Engagement Coordinator

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Academic Women in Leadership program

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking an experienced Events Coordinator to shape flagship faculty events within the Business and Economics Faculty. You will collaborate with senior academics and industry partners to deliver high-quality events that strengthen community engagement.

In this pivotal coordination role, you will manage planning, promotion, and evaluation, while maintaining budgets and timelines. The role offers 17% superannuation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Hold an undergraduate qualification in a relevant field, or bring equivalent experience with substantial event coordination.
• Proven experience coordinating complex or high-profile events within large organisations or similar environments.
• This role will lead the delivery of the Melbourne Foundation for Business and Economics Annual Dinner.
• Proven experience in end-to-end coordination of conferences involving 200+ delegates.
• Ability to manage budgets confidently and track expenditure within financial parameters.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver faculty events end-to-end, including lectures, conferences, symposiums and corporate engagements.
• Manage event timelines, budgets and logistics to ensure activities are delivered on time and within scope.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders, sponsors and suppliers to optimise engagement and outcomes.
• Monitor risks, implement mitigation strategies and ensure events comply with policies and safety requirements.
• Evaluate events, capture feedback and insights, and recommend improvements for future faculty engagement activities.

Skills

Event coordination

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor coordination

Education

Undergraduate qualification in a relevant field

Job description

The University of Melbourne is seeking an experienced Events Coordinator to shape flagship faculty events within the Business and Economics Faculty. You will collaborate with senior academics and industry partners to deliver high-quality events that strengthen community engagement.

In this pivotal coordination role, you will manage planning, promotion, and evaluation, while maintaining budgets and timelines. The role offers 17% superannuation and a comprehensive benefits package.