Events Coordinator

Overview

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Base pay range

A$85,238.00/yr - A$97,906.00/yr

Role details

Role type: Full time; Continuing

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences

Department/School: The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

Salary: UOM 5 - $85,238 to $97,906 p.a. plus 17% super

• Manage diverse, high-profile events / Collaborate with leading researchers
  
• Apply now to elevate your event management career in a dynamic, world-class research institute
  
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
  

Your next career opportunity

As an Events Coordinator at the Doherty Institute, you\'ll have the opportunity to manage a wide range of high-profile events that have Institute-wide relevance. You\'ll work within a high-performing Operations team, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful corporate events, seminars, symposiums, and workshops. This role offers you the chance to develop your event management skills in a dynamic scientific environment, contributing directly to the Institute\'s mission.

Your responsibilities will include

• Manage Event Logistics: Coordinate venue bookings, venue hire, and establish relationships with key external venues.
  
• Develop Comprehensive Event Plans: Create detailed project plans including presenter information, run sheets, AV requirements, and catering needs.
  
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with the Communications team and other departments to ensure smooth event execution and promotion.
  
• Oversee Event Operations: Manage day-of-event operations, ensuring successful delivery in line with project plans and budgets.
  

You may be a great fit if

You are a proactive and detail-oriented event management professional with strong communication skills, able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

You may also

• Have a degree or relevant diploma with experience in event management.
  
• Possess strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
  
• Demonstrate excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
  
• Be able to prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines under pressure.
  
• Have creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet.
  
• Show adaptability in managing various event types and scales.
  

What we offer you

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
  
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
  
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
  
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
  

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

Reasonable adjustments

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker or send an email titled \'Reasonable Adjustments\' to hr- You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website:

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.

Working at the University - what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check. The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn\'t have a valid WWCC, 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.

Join Us

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including the following documents:

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
  
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
  

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Vanessa Phan via email at hr-, 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 details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close

7 September :55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Note: Shortlisted candidates will need to be available for interviews during the week commencing 8 September 2025.

Position Description: Events Coordinator - Position

Seniority level

• Entry level
  

Employment type

• Full-time
  

Job function

• Project Management
  
• Industries: Higher Education
  

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