Events & Engagement Lead

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Opera Australia Full time

Hybrid and flexible work environment
- Strong diversity and inclusion priority
- Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows

**About the role**

Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager NSW, the Events and Engagement Lead is responsible for coordinating an annual program of engagement events for the Development Department and other select key company events such as opening night celebrations. The position will involve liaising with donors, prospective donors, corporate partners and VIPs.

**This role is a 2 year fixed term contract.**

**Key Areas of focus**

**Donor engagement and events**
- In collaboration with Philanthropy Managers, develop and implement an annual program of donor engagement events focussed on unique behind-the scenes access insights into Opera Australia’s work booking all venue, technical and associated hospitality for each event and managing the delivery of each event.
- In consultation with the Development Director, manage approved budgets for each event.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with key venue supplies and partners to maximise revenue investments and ensure event implementation is of a high professional standard.
- Create event briefings for senior leadership and artistic teams.
- In collaboration with Philanthropy Managers, support donor engagement activities such as gifts, communications and other touchpoints.

**Opening night events**
- In collaboration with Development and Publicity teams, manage annual program of opening night pre, interval and post-performance events booking all venue, technical and associated hospitality for each event.
- Coordinate invitation lists from Executive teams and artistic leadership, working with box office to ensure that invitations are sent in a timely manner.
- Coordinate event briefings in consultation with Development and Publicity teams for distribution to the Executive team ahead of each opening.

**Partnership development**
- Research opportunities for in-kind partnerships to support events to help reduce budget impact.
- Prepare proposals for support.
- In collaboration with the Corporate Partnerships team, participate in approaches to potential partners and manage partnership deliverables.

**About you**
- Demonstrated experience in managing events
- Highly developed Microsoft Office skills, in particular Excel
- Intermediate understanding of CRM databases
- Advanced level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Advanced time management skills

**About Opera Australia**

**Opera Australia’s (OA) Vision** is to become an opera for a 21st century Australia with a mission to bring an Australian stamp to telling great stories through music and song.

Opera Australia is one of the largest arts organization in Australia, presenting performances at the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne as a resident company, as well as working collaboratively with venues across the country (such as Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Uluru, Cockatoo Island, Her Majesty’s Theatre) for special events.

For more about OA please refer to our website: opera.org.au/

**What we offer**

***
Being Australia’s National opera company, we are committed to fostering a safe and collaborative environment for all. Our values are Curious, Creative, Collaborative, Brave, and Inclusive, and we are dedicated to supporting your journey at OA.
- Hybrid and flexible work environment
- Strong diversity and inclusion priority
- Generous Leave Policy including First Nation's Cultural & Ceremonial Leave, Cultural & Religious Holiday Leave, Education Leave, Women's Health Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, and more
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to salary packaging through SmartSalary
- Employee discounts through our Swag Rewards platform and other affiliated businesses
- Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows

If this sounds like you then click 'Apply' to send through your CV and cover letter.

Applications close 6th November.
- Opera Australia is committed to enabling and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. Our team come from all walks of life. We acknowledge that all individual differences, life experiences, self-expression, and talent represent our culture and reputation of Opera Australia. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression._



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