Event Operations Delivery Lead
Position Number: 0063947
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Advancement, Communications and Marketing
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693-$145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.
About the Role
The Event Operations Delivery Lead reports directly to the Head of Events within the Communications & Marketing team and leads a team of event staff in delivering a variety of virtual, hybrid, and in-person events to effectively engage diverse audiences.
In this role, you will proactively identify opportunities and implement best-practice processes to drive consistency across faculties and Chancellery portfolios. Additionally, you will improve the visibility of faculty-led events through consistent and valuable reporting.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Schedule, plan and deliver the annual events plan across Chancellery and faculties
- Allocate resources to manage workload fluctuations and liaise with relevant internal stakeholders to develop annual budget tracker for events
- Provide advice and access to self-serve event planning tools and information on emerging event practices across 'Deliver-it-yourself' DIY events for in person, hybrid, and online events
- Seek opportunities to leverage technologies to introduce new and improved processes
Who we are looking for
We’re seeking a talent with a comprehensive understanding of stakeholder management, issues handling, and reputation management. You thrive in ambiguous situations, using an adaptive and agile approach. Your creativity and willingness to challenge the status quo will help drive effective business outcomes. Professionalism, confidentiality, and exceptional skills are essential for success in this role.
You will also have:
- Extensive experience in supporting major, high-profile events within a large complex environment, developing and implementing communication programs to effectively engage audiences
- Ability to establish and maintain excellent supplier relationships including contract review and management, with special reference to pricing and service delivery
- Experience managing people and virtual teams
- Relationship management experience and expertise – and ability to work with senior executives
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Advancement, Communications and Marketing
The Vice-President (Advancement, Communications and Marketing) leads the Advancement, Communications and Marketing team. Advancement works with colleagues across the University and its affiliates to facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and benefactors. Communications and Marketing formulates and leads strategies in support of the University of Melbourne’s overarching strategic plan, Advancing Melbourne.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
Advertised: 02 Oct 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Oct 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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