Lead Events Manager – Education & Community Programs

Tasmania; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave

On-campus gym

Staff parking

Tuition discounts for staff children

OSHC for staff children

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

John Paul College is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the school's events program. You will oversee end-to-end events, manage budgets, liaise with stakeholders and supervise the Events Assistant, ensuring a high standard of professionalism across the College year.

This role demands strong project and people skills, budgeting experience, and the ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in event and project management across complex, multi-stakeholder events.
• Tertiary qualifications in Events Management or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to coach and develop a service-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, management and delivery of major College events.
• Develop and maintain the annual events plan and events calendar with stakeholders.
• Create detailed event plans, schedules, run sheets and operational requirements.
• Liaise with Parents of JPC events, build strong volunteer relationships.
• Manage event budgets, expenditure and supplier negotiations.
• Oversee risk, compliance and emergency arrangements for events.
• Lead and support the Events Assistant, setting priorities and team culture.
• Conduct post-event reviews and maintain event management documentation.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

First Aid certificate

Blue Card / Working with Children

Flexibility evenings/weekends

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Events Management or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

John Paul College is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the school's events program. You will oversee end-to-end events, manage budgets, liaise with stakeholders and supervise the Events Assistant, ensuring a high standard of professionalism across the College year.

This role demands strong project and people skills, budgeting experience, and the ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.