Public Affairs & Events Lead (Canberra)

Onpoint 365; Canberra; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Onpoint 365 seeks an EL1 Public Affairs Officer to support planning and delivery of a major event in Canberra. The role covers strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and coordination with internal teams and external suppliers.

You will plan, manage budgets and contracts, and provide expert advice on events and media support, working under limited direction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in event management, ideally large-scale events.
• Experience in public affairs, communications, media or stakeholder engagement roles.
• Relevant qualifications in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders in complex environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the delivery of a major event alongside internal stakeholders and project teams.
• Manage external suppliers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.
• Develop and manage event-related resources, briefs, budgets and contracts.
• Provide expert advice on events, communications and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Develop or oversee the development of communication materials for a range of audiences.
• Coordinate media requirements associated with the event.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Provide support across broader communications and project priorities as required.
• Undertake other duties as needed.

Skills

Event management

Public affairs

Communications

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Qualifications in communications/marketing/journalism or related field

Job description

Onpoint 365 seeks an EL1 Public Affairs Officer to support planning and delivery of a major event in Canberra. The role covers strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and coordination with internal teams and external suppliers.

You will plan, manage budgets and contracts, and provide expert advice on events and media support, working under limited direction in a fast-paced environment.