Events Officer

• Use your events management experience and organisation skills to plan and deliver engaging events for Faculty of Medicine and Health staff and students
• Full - time, fixed term role for 12 months
• Base Salary starting at $91,644 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Medicine and (FMH) are seeking an Events Officer to join its Internal Communications and Engagement team. Alongside a supportive team, the position is responsible for the planning, administration and delivery of a range of events, prize giving and functions in the faculty.

The position applies events management experience and skills to design and deliver events to a high professional standard for a variety of audiences. Under the general guidance of the Engagement Manager, you are expected to exercise significant initiative and judgement in planning work activity and resolving problems, applying knowledge and experience of event management good practice.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is the largest division of the University, dedicated to attracting and developing the brightest minds in health education and research. Join us as we make and shape the future of health. Learn more.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• plan and deliver faculty events and functions in consultation with the Events Coordinator and Engagement Manager
• manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously
• produce and disseminate event invitations, slides and other promotional material adhering to University brand guidelines
• manage registrations and on-the-day logistics
• develop and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships
• undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities.

Occasional travel will be required to the Faculty’s Northern Sydney and Western Sydney Precinct locations depending on events needs.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Events Officer who has:

• excellent organisation and time management skills
• demonstrated high level communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships and engage with a broad range of stakeholders
• sound experience working with conference, events and/or education programs
• highly developed administrative, Zoom and Office 365 skills, with experience using audio visual equipment
• experience in a tertiary organisation, with working knowledge of academic institutions, structures and the higher education sector (desirable)

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please 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 checks

Your 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 statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Ajaypal Singh Recruitment Operations, via email to [email protected] .

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Wednesday 08 March 2023 11:59 PM