Events Manager

**Why join us?**

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. When you join us, you will be provided with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of an experienced leadership team.

**Southern Cross Benefits**
- Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
- Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
- Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
- Discounted private health insurance
- Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
- Annual leave loading
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
- Genuine Career Progression Pathways - Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
- Referral Bonus Program

**The Role - Full-time 12 month fixed-term contract**

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Manager to join our Digital Transformation/Marketing team. The role is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating a diverse range of internal and external events across Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT). This includes community events, corporate functions, staff engagement activities, and stakeholder launches.
- Develop and manage the events calendar, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and stakeholder needs.
- Lead end-to-end project management of events, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and budget tracking.
- Oversee all event logistics, including venue booking, catering, AV, permits, signage, and accessibility requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging, ensure representation, and support departmental objectives.
- Manage relationships with event vendors, ensuring quality, timeliness, and value for money.
- Lead setup, delivery, and pack-down of events, ensuring smooth operations and responsive problem-solving.
- Measure event success through feedback, KPIs, and post-event reporting to inform future planning.

You will have proven experience in the event management space and be able to bring your creativity, energy and exceptional interpersonal skills to this role You will be joining a driven team who work together to meet SCC's wider company goals and will engage with all levels of internal stakeholders, Creative and Media Agencies and local communities across NSW & ACT.
- Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
- Proven experience in an Event Manager role with ROI outcomes
- Familiarity with Aged Care, Health or Not-for-Profit Sector is highly regarded
- Demonstrate proven leadership skills, with a focus on nurturing teamwork, fostering a collaborative environment, and driving collective success across various organisational departments
- Possess outstanding communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and compellingly, thereby fostering understanding and motivating teams to embrace and implement changes
- Experience with digital platforms, CMS, analytics, and social media
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving in challenging situations, employing creativity and practical solutions to overcome obstacles and maintain progress

**About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)**
- We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT._
- We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel_
- Join us at SCC NSW & ACT, where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive to ensure every employee feels valued and heard._
- Your growth is our mission. Your wellbeing is our priority. Together, we can create a future that’s not only brighter for our clients and residents but also for every member of our team._
- SCC is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to a safe and respectful workplace._