Head of Community Events & Engagement

Capricorn; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Training & development

Paid parental leave

Social events & activities

Office perks & culture

Gym membership & private health perks

Work from home kit

Job summary

Capricorn is seeking an Events & Engagement Lead to shape Capricorn's community engagement strategy across events, awards, partnerships and activations. You will lead a delivery team, set direction with the Head of Communications & Engagement, and oversee planning, governance, budgets and supplier negotiations to ensure high-quality programs.

The role involves managing three direct reports, building relationships with Members, suppliers and partners, and coordinating across locations with travel

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in event management, community engagement, stakeholder engagement, communications, marketing or a related discipline.
• Strong strategic planning and portfolio oversight capability across events, engagement programs, partnerships, sponsorships or community initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, contracts, suppliers, venues, negotiations and event risk requirements.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across Members, Preferred Suppliers, partners and internal leaders.
• Strong governance, project management and organisational capability, with the ability to oversee multiple priorities, locations and deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and a track record of monitoring outcomes, budget performance, stakeholder feedback and opportunities for improvement.
• The ability and willingness to travel, including for major conventions and overseas programs.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement Capricorn's community engagement strategy across events, awards, community partnerships, sponsorships and activations.
• A key early deliverable will be establishing a clear strategy that aligns investment and activity with organisational priorities.
• Leading three direct reports, you will provide clear priorities, coaching and oversight while building strong relationships with Members, Preferred Suppliers, community organisations, partners and senior internal stakeholders.
• This is an overarching leadership role; you will set direction, oversee planning and governance, manage budgets, contracts and supplier negotiations, and ensure programs are delivered to a high standard by the events & engagement team.
• The portfolio includes activations, community sponsorships/partnerships and events including Capricorn's biannual overseas convention.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Contract negotiations

Governance

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Tertiary qualification in Event Management or related discipline

Job description

Capricorn is seeking an Events & Engagement Lead to shape Capricorn's community engagement strategy across events, awards, partnerships and activations. You will lead a delivery team, set direction with the Head of Communications & Engagement, and oversee planning, governance, budgets and supplier negotiations to ensure high-quality programs.

The role involves managing three direct reports, building relationships with Members, suppliers and partners, and coordinating across locations with travel