Events Officer

• Full Time 12-month fixed term and excellent secondment opportunity for an experienced Events Officer

• Opportunity to support the planning, administration and delivery of the full range of events, prize giving and functions for the Faculty of Medicine and Health 

• Base Salary $103,185 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity 

The Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) is seeking an Events Officer to join its Internal Communications and Engagement team. Alongside a supportive team, the position is responsible for the planning, administration and delivery of a range of events and functions in the faculty, both in-person and online and the administration of the Faculty’s reward and recognition program.

The position applies events management experience and skills to design and deliver events to a high professional standard for a variety of audiences. Under the general guidance of the Engagement Manager, the Events Officer is expected to exercise significant initiative and judgement in planning work activity for multiple projects, resolving problems, applying knowledge and experience of event management good practice.
 

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is the largest division of the University, dedicated to attracting and developing the brightest minds in health education and research. Join us as we make and shape the future of health.

This position is based at the Camperdown campus at the University of Sydney and will require occasional travel to other sites, including Westmead, Concord and North Sydney.

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

• support the management and delivery of a program of events for the faculty 

• manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously 

• prepare briefing notes for speakers 

• prepare content and structure of events and functions to ensure programs meet faculty needs 

• produce and disseminate event invitations, registration pages, digital signage, slides and other promotional material adhering to university brand guidelines 

• devise creative ways to engage the audience 

• review audience and stakeholder feedback and prepare event debrief reports for continuous improvement  

• administration of the Faculty’s reward and recognition program

• build rapport and develop good working relationships to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders 

• undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities.

About you

• has project and time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy 

• has experience working with events, conferences and/or educational programs within health, government, tertiary or private sector 

• has proven experience in managing service providers 

• demonstrated ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced and complex environment 

• highly developed administrative and MS Office skills 

• has experience with audio visual equipment 

• has excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience of handling a wide range of enquiries and providing excellent customer service  

• has experience using Event Brite and Emma HQ (desirable). 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kathy Agostino, Recruitment Operations by email to kathy.agostino@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Tuesday 22 July 2025 11:59 PM