Event Coordinator

Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS) is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander controlled, not-for-profit community legal practice that has been standing with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for more than 15 years.

Established in 2009, with offices in eight regions across Queensland.

We specialise in supporting victims experiencing domestic and family violence and sexual assault by delivering a combination of:

- Legal advice, casework and representation in domestic and family violence, family law, child protection, victims’ assistance, and related areas.
- Court and tribunal advocacy.
- Wellbeing and case management support, helping clients access housing, safety planning, income support and community services.
- Community legal education and prevention initiatives, working with schools, health services and local organisations to build safer futures.

To further strengthen our support services and respond to growing community needs, we are expanding with our dedicated Case Management Officers and Outreach Engagement Teams across Queensland. Enhancing our ability to provide holistic, wrap-around, culturally safe support by reaching more clients in regional and remote areas—ensuring no one is left behind.

Our team is committed to delivering culturally safe, holistic support to our clients.

For more information, please visit our website Home – QIFVLS

About the role

As an Event Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in our Communications team—bringing local knowledge, creativity, and strong organisational skills to every event. You’ll help bring our campaigns to life by distributing materials in the community, strengthening relationships with current stakeholders, and expanding our reach to new ones.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys both the creative and logistical sides of event planning. From coordinating suppliers and venues to managing timelines and evaluating success, you’ll take ownership of events from start to finish. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re passionate about community engagement, social justice, enjoy building strong working relationships, and are ready to make a meaningful impact through well-executed events.

As an Events Coordinator, you will proudly represent QIFVLS and our communications campaign activity, championing our commitment to ending domestic and family violence. You’ll engage communities, promote awareness through events and social media, and help build a safer future for Queenslanders.

This role requires some travel to regional and remote locations and offers a great opportunity to make a real impact in communities across Queensland.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Collaborate with QIFVLS offices to plan and deliver impactful, culturally respectful events across Queensland.
- Attend and support events in city and regional locations, helping bring our community campaigns to life.
- Manage relationships with suppliers, venues, caterers, and travel providers to ensure smooth event delivery.
- Coordinate all event logistics — from bookings and scheduling to contracts and on-the-day management.
- Oversee event administration including registrations, catering, audio/visual setup, and RSVP tracking.
- Capture high-quality event photos for use across communications and social media.
- Assist in creating and posting engaging content on social media platforms
- Work closely with stakeholders to provide digital and physical campaign materials for community distribution.
- Support regional visits to distribute campaign materials and build local connections.
- Manage the QIFVLS webstore and efficiently process orders.
- Collect and report on event feedback to help us continuously improve.
- Proven experience planning and coordinating successful events, preferably in a corporate or community setting.
- Strong organisational skills with a knack for managing multiple tasks efficiently.
- Creativity and a passion for delivering events that make an impact.
- Experience working respectfully with First Nations communities is highly valued.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with marketing, design, and communications teams.
- Confident communicator with excellent negotiation and multitasking skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Skilled in using social media platforms—especially Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram—to promote events and engage audiences.
- Photography skills that help showcase events on social media.
- Self-starter mindset — you take initiative and drive projects forward.
- Flexibility to travel as needed to support events across Queensland.

Benefits and perks

Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your wellbeing, empower your work-life balance, and provide meaningful opportunities for growth and development

- 15% superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per annum (non-taxable fringe benefits)
- Annual Christmas closure – including 5 paid gifted days from the Board of Directors
- Paid Birthday Day Off – our gift to you
- Q Leave – portal long service leave
- Monthly professional supervision
- Travel allowance
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 17.5% leave loading
- Bi-annual team building lunches
- Ongoing professional development opportunities, including internal training, external workshops, and conferences
- Opportunities to attend and engage in community events throughout the year
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing
- Opportunities to travel to community
- Working with Children (Blue Card) reimbursement
- National Police Check reimbursement
- Uniforms provided

How to apply

Please apply with a covering letter and CV through Seek. Questions regarding the role can be sent tohr@qifvls.com.au

Only successful Candidates will be contacted.

Previous Applicants need not apply.

QIFVLS supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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