Events Specialist

Contract until 31st December 2024Assist with prestigious University eventsBase salary starting at $104,633 + 17% superannuationAre you an organiser at heart and looking for your first step into the world of events, or are you looking to re-enter this exciting area?Do you thrive on making sure everything is in order down to the very last detail?Are you someone who strives to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction to ensure others receive the very best experience?About the opportunityThe University of Sydney has an exciting role in our events team for an enthusiastic self-starter to coordinate and plan a range of events within the Advancement Portfolio. The successful candidate will be providing support to our events experts who have a wealth of knowledge in the industry and are eager to share their experience.As a member of the events team, your busy days will include stakeholder management, event coordination support and data administration. You will work with various university staff and alumni, getting involved in all sorts of exciting events from new to golden graduate celebrations, dignitary donor and themed events.The satisfaction you will derive from this job will be endless as the dedication you bring to planning and implementation will result in great success! Who doesn’t love a fabulous celebration, and it will be down to your fantastic attention to detail and creativity that it ran so smoothly.Your key responsibilities will be to:support the events team on stakeholder liaison, event coordination and customer data administrationplay a key role in event invitation and registrationsuccessfully assist in end-to-end delivery of events including all communication, project management and briefing staff, with support from the events manager and coordinatorassist with the coordination of venue, speaker, and guest registration for events (as directed)engage with suppliers including AV, catering and decorcoordinate volunteer requirements.About youpassionate about events with an eagerness to achievepositive problem solver with an ability to foresee potential issues and create solutionsgoes the extra mile and enjoys thinking creatively for the success of eventsexperience and/or the ability to work with technology in the form of data in CRMs and event registration systemssound judgment and pragmatisma patient and friendly demeanour, with an exceptional ability to remain calm under pressureexperience in events advantageous, but not essential.To keep our community safe, please be aware of our which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values include and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve.We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of , , , , and those who identify as . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. In your cover letter, please ensure you respond to our key bullet-points under our ‘About you’ section.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sarah Scott, Recruitment Partner by email to© The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the for
this role.Applications Close Wednesday 12 June 2024 11:59 PM