AddressIPAA Victoria is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Events Manager to deliver an exciting program of events, awards and activities. Reporting to the Executive Director, Program Delivery, this position will have the opportunity to engage and work across the public purpose sector, building relationships with a diverse range of members and stakeholders and co-designing programs and events that meet the needs of the sector.
About the business
IPAA Victoria is the peak professional association for the public purpose sector. We connect, empower and celebrate Victoria’s public purpose sector with innovative professional development programs, thought leadership events, networking opportunities and leadership awards. We represent the interests of all levels of government and sections of tertiary education, not-for-profit, business and community sectors. We are guided by our values of innovation, inclusivity and safety, connection, integrity, and excellence.
About you
- You love running flagship events and have end-to-end experience to lead the delivery of major events with confidence and independence.
- You enjoy making an impact for members and partners and delivering experiences that represent a customer-first approach.
- You thrive as part of a small team and enjoy helping others and role model the IPAA values of innovation, inclusivity and safety, connection, integrity, excellence.
- You take the initiative to solve problems and drive continuous improvement.
- Attention to detail is your thing and ‘can do’ is your motto with no task being too big or too small.
- You are passionate about working in the public purpose sector.
About the position
The Manager Events is responsible for the design and delivery of a rolling program of flagship events including International Women’s Day, Top 50 Public Sector Women Awards, Leadership in the Public Sector Awards, IPAA Fellows Awards and the State Budget Briefing.
The role is responsible for working closely with key organisational member stakeholders, corporate partners, Victorian Public Sector departmental senior leaders and the IPAA Victoria Awards Advisory Committee.
The Manager Events works closely with Manager Marketing & Communications (M&C) to ensure comprehensive and consistent M&C strategy, plan, online content and collateral for the events program.
This position will suit somebody that enjoys overseeing and coordinating the delivery of major programs and events, including:
- Leading the design, delivery and evaluation of a calendar of flagship events and awards for members
- Providing leadership and support to the Events Coordinator
- Coordinating between program and event committees, designers, sponsors, suppliers, and other members of the delivery team to deliver a seamless experience to customers
- Leading and coordinating event planning including briefings, logistics, collateral, and stakeholder management
- Reviewing pricing and budgets to ensure revenue and key business objectives are met
- Leading post-event evaluation including the use and analysis of data and stakeholder feedback to improve program design and delivery in the future
- Identifying and implementing process improvements
- Support reporting to the Board and other key stakeholders
Sound like you?
IPAA Victoria provides a supportive and stimulating working environment and a commitment to developing employees at all levels. If you are an enthusiastic and committed Events Manager and looking for an opportunity to evolve your career to the next level within a progressive professional association, then apply now with your resume and a cover letter, including what has motivated you to apply for this position.
For more information about this position, please contact Cady Ferguson, Executive Director Program Delivery, on 0409 920 ***.
Applications will be accepted until close of business on 17 May 2024.
For the position description please visit: https://www.vic.ipaa.org.au/careers
