Events Manager

Lead a busy events calendar and support a small team in a role that brings people together and contributes to community wellbeing.

• Drive a varied calendar of community events
• Lead and support a team across events and communications
• Bring your passion for community and social impact

Our client is an established Aboriginal community controlled health organisation providing a broad range of services in Adelaide. Working alongside community, they deliver services and programs that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.

Role Overview
Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Services, the Events Manager will take ownership of a busy events calendar, delivering approximately 30 events each year. These range from smaller community activities to major events that bring together community members, service providers and partner organisations.

You will lead a small team across events and communications, coordinating delivery and contributing to how events are promoted and impact created. Working with colleagues, community members and external partners, you will deliver well organised, culturally appropriate events that support community connection, health and wellbeing.

About the Person
You are an experienced events professional who enjoys being hands-on and can confidently manage a busy calendar. You take initiative, work independently and know how to bring the right people together to get things done.

You are approachable and supportive, taking the time to listen, understand different perspectives and build trust. You understand that some situations need sensitivity and know how to bring people along with you.

You are authentic in your approach, guided by strong values and passionate about supporting causes that make a difference. You’ll value the opportunity to work alongside community and see the impact of your work.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied calendar of events from initial concept through to evaluation.
• Coordinate venues, suppliers, registrations, budgets, timelines and event logistics.
• Lead and support a small team, providing clear direction and helping develop capability.
• Build relationships with community members, internal teams and external partners.
• Work with communications colleagues to coordinate event promotion and materials.
• Ensure cultural protocols, event safety and risk requirements are considered throughout planning and delivery.
• Monitor event budgets, gather feedback and report on outcomes.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Three to five years’ experience coordinating and delivering events, including larger events.
• Experience managing multiple events and competing priorities.
• People leadership experience, with a supportive and collaborative approach.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, budgets and event logistics.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to work in a culturally safe and respectful manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
• Experience in health, community services, an Aboriginal community controlled organisation or the not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded.

Culture of the business:
This is an opportunity to join an organisation connected to its community and committed to improving health and wellbeing outcomes. You will work alongside people who bring valuable community knowledge and relationships, with the chance to see the impact of your work.

The role offers not-for-profit salary packaging, two week Christmas closure with paid leave and wellness days. Full-time is preferred, with 0.8 FTE considered.
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For more information please contact Joanne Murtagh on 0489 279 011
Please note – all applicant resumes must be submitted in Word format only.