Special Events Project Manager – Alumni Engagement

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Special Events Project Manager to lead strategic project management across engagement, cultivation, stewardship and community-focused events within the Alumni and Supporter Experience portfolio.

The role centers on delivering the Community Festival and contributing specialist guidance on year-round event initiatives, with a focus on building relationships and ensuring flawless execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coordinating the delivery of a broad range of events, including high-profile and large-scale events.
• Confident stakeholder manager with a passion for building and maintaining relationships
• Advanced verbal and written skills with a keen attention to detail
• Previous project management and administration experience
• Natural ability to think critically and resolve complex issues
• High-level organisational and time management skills, including ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced and changing event environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic project management across a portfolio of engagement and events.
• Lead, contribute to and advise on a range of event initiatives.
• Oversee the flagship Community Festival and other events.

Skills

Event coordination

Stakeholder management

Verbal skills

Written skills

Project management

Administration

Critical thinking

Time management

Adaptability

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a Special Events Project Manager to lead strategic project management across engagement, cultivation, stewardship and community-focused events within the Alumni and Supporter Experience portfolio.

The role centers on delivering the Community Festival and contributing specialist guidance on year-round event initiatives, with a focus on building relationships and ensuring flawless execution in a fast-paced environment.