Strategic Director, Event Operations & Sales

APH; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Learning and development

Free parking

Gym access

Childcare (pending availability)

Banking services

Post office

Dining options

Job summary

The Department of Parliamentary Services in Canberra is seeking a Director, Event Operations and Sales at Parliament Executive Level 2 to lead the Commercial Operations branch. You will oversee event sales, planning, and delivery for Parliament House venues, driving high-impact experiences for parliamentarians and external clients.

You will lead a cross-functional team, manage budgets and pricing, engage senior stakeholders, ensure compliance, and deliver outstanding event outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years’ experience in a similar role.
• Desirable qualifications in event/hospitality management and business administration.
• Current RSA certificate or ability to obtain promptly.
• Role requires flexibility to work outside standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic event sales and operations across Parliament House venues.
• Manage end-to-end event operating model from enquiry to post-event evaluation.
• Develop and execute sales and venue activation strategies to grow demand.
• Exercise commercial and financial stewardship over budgets, pricing and forecasts.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team across sales, coordination and banqueting.
• Establish productive partnerships with departments, security, suppliers and clients.

Skills

Leadership in event sales

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in event management

Job description

The Department of Parliamentary Services in Canberra is seeking a Director, Event Operations and Sales at Parliament Executive Level 2 to lead the Commercial Operations branch. You will oversee event sales, planning, and delivery for Parliament House venues, driving high-impact experiences for parliamentarians and external clients.

You will lead a cross-functional team, manage budgets and pricing, engage senior stakeholders, ensure compliance, and deliver outstanding event outcomes in a