Head of Events

Company Description

At Sodexo, we're all about people. With over 400,000 team members globally and thousands across Australia, our strength lies in our values: Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress. We believe every action we take makes a difference – not just to our business, but to the communities and environments we serve.

Working with Sodexo means more than a job; it's about belonging, purpose, and growth. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all walks of life to help us create a positive and lasting impact on individuals, society, and the planet.

We offer a competitive salary, plenty of development opportunities, plus an outstanding benefits and recognition program to keep you motivated and supported.

Job Description

The Role

We're on the hunt for a strategic and results-driven Head of Events to lead and elevate our roadshow event programs across the Pilbara's mine site villages and town sites.

This is a truly hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for the entire event lifecycle — from the initial concept and contract negotiations, through logistics, onsite delivery, right through to pack up and post-event review. You'll manage a vibrant team and collaborate closely across Marketing, Health and Wellness, Food Platform, and Retail teams to make sure every event is a success both strategically and operationally.

What You'll Do

• Event Strategy & Planning: Craft a winning roadshow event portfolio and calendar, tapping into client insights, industry trends, and resident feedback to drive engagement and satisfaction.
• End-to-End Event Delivery: Take ownership of every stage — negotiating contracts, managing all logistics, ensuring smooth onsite execution, and overseeing pack up and teardown. You'll be in the thick of it, making sure every detail runs like clockwork.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire your events crew and external vendors, creating processes for scalable and consistent event delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with internal teams and external partners to align events with business goals and maintain strong relationships.
• Measurement & Optimisation: Track and analyse event success, gather feedback, and continuously refine your approach for even better outcomes.
• Budget Management: Keep a keen eye on budgets, balancing cost-efficiency with exceptional event standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of solid event management experience, ideally with large-scale roadshows or managing multiple events simultaneously.
• Proven track record of delivering events that make a real business impact.
• Top-notch project management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments with a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Willing and able to travel regularly as needed.
• Bonus: strong knowledge of catering, menu design, and standardisation of service.

Preferred Extras

• Experience running catering or food-related events with chefs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Skilled in Canva and other design platforms.
• Background in roadshow-style events, especially outdoor formats like Food Trucks or Markets.
• Outstanding relationship-building skills, comfortable engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working environment
• Chance to make a real impact on the company's growth and brand presence
• Creative freedom to shape and grow new event initiatives
• Supportive and vibrant team culture

Ready to lead unforgettable events from start to finish and make a difference? Apply now and be part of Sodexo's journey to connect and engage communities across WA