Senior Event & Communications Lead - Canberra

Chandler Macleod; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Event Manager to lead the planning and delivery of a major public-facing event in 2027 from Canberra (ACT). This role requires stakeholder engagement, media coordination and delivering high-profile communications across multiple channels.

Based in Greenway, ACT, you will work with senior executives to manage suppliers, budgets and resources, provide strategic communications advice and ensure event success within a complex

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event management, ideally including large-scale events.
• Experience in public affairs, communications, media, public relations, or stakeholder engagement roles.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience developing communication and engagement materials for diverse audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of a major event scheduled for 2027.
• Work closely with executives, project teams, and stakeholders to coordinate event activities.
• Manage external suppliers, contracts, budgets, and event resources.
• Develop and oversee communication products including media materials, social media content, web content, videos, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate media activities and support the implementation of approved media strategies.
• Provide expert communications and event management advice to stakeholders.
• Support broader communications initiatives and branch priorities as required.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Project management

Communications materials

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Public Relations

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Event Manager to lead the planning and delivery of a major public-facing event in 2027 from Canberra (ACT). This role requires stakeholder engagement, media coordination and delivering high-profile communications across multiple channels.

Based in Greenway, ACT, you will work with senior executives to manage suppliers, budgets and resources, provide strategic communications advice and ensure event success within a complex