Head of Events

1 week ago

Sydney, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

- Temporary (Up to 30 June 2026) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity

- Office location – Royal Botanic Garden Sydney with flexible working supported

- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 + super

The role

Love creating unforgettable experiences in iconic spaces? As Head of Events and Venues, you’ll lead a dynamic team across the Botanic Gardens of Sydney to deliver high‑impact events and venue activations—from major public celebrations like NYE to bespoke community gatherings. You’ll drive commercial success while ensuring every visitor interaction reflects the Gardens’ values and vision.

This role is all about balancing creativity, logistics and strategy. You’ll manage complex operations across multiple sites, navigate high‑profile client needs, and lead a team that thrives on collaboration, agility and customer focus—all while keeping safety, sustainability and profitability front and centre.

What you will bring to the role

- Proven experience managing venues and large‑scale outdoor events, including crowd, traffic and risk management

- Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing diverse teams in high‑pressure environments

- Ability to develop and deliver commercial strategies that drive revenue and community engagement

- Confidence in negotiating contracts and licensing agreements within government or similar settings

- Advanced project management, financial oversight and stakeholder engagement capabilities

- A customer‑first mindset with the ability to foster a responsive, collaborative team culture

- Strong communication, problem‑solving and planning skills to navigate complex, high‑profile challenges

What is an essential requirement

- Ability to work and/or be contactable outside of normal work hours, during holiday periods and on weekends.

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Sunday 2nd November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Contact Rachael Hammond on rachael.hammond@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9231 8012 for further details.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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