The Events Manager leads the end-to-end delivery of engaging, high-quality events for donors, supporters, leaders, VIPs and key stakeholders within a hospital foundation. The role covers planning and administration through RSVPs, logistics, venue operations, production, event delivery, pack-down and post-event follow-up. The manager builds strong relationships with internal teams, event owners, suppliers, venues, contractors and Marketing to ensure every event is seamless and well coordinated. They also take ownership of budgets, procurement and supplier negotiations, identifying opportunities to maximise value and leverage sponsorship or in-kind partnerships.

Responsibilities

Lead events end-to-end, from planning and administration through to RSVPs, logistics, venue operations, production, event delivery, pack-down and post-event follow-up.
Bring creativity, professionalism and attention to detail to deliver engaging, high-quality events for donors, supporters, leaders, VIPs and key stakeholders.
Build strong relationships and collaborate with internal teams, event owners, suppliers, venues, contractors and Marketing to ensure every event is seamless and well coordinated.
Take ownership of budgets, procurement and supplier negotiations, identifying opportunities to maximise value and leverage sponsorship or in-kind partnerships.
Use your initiative, sound judgement and strong communication skills to identify opportunities to strengthen stakeholder relationships and continuously improve the way events are delivered.”

Requirements

Experienced event professional with 5+ years’ experience planning, coordinating and delivering small to medium events from concept through to completion, with a consistent focus on quality and exceptional outcomes.
Hands-on and highly organised, with strong experience across event logistics, venue operations, staging, production, setup, pack-down and delivery.
A confident multitasker who can manage competing priorities, coordinate staff, volunteers, contractors and suppliers, and keep events moving in a fast-paced environment.
A strong communicator and relationship builder, with the confidence to work with executives, major donors, sponsors, VIPs, government stakeholders, suppliers and internal teams.
Commercially minded and proactive, with experience managing budgets, procurement and supplier negotiations, strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365, Planner and CRM/event management systems such as Blackbaud NXT.

Benefits

Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
Seamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements
World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations