Events Marketing Advisor (Sydney) – 14mth Parental Leave

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and energetic events marketing professional to join our high performing team at KWM

Parental Leave cover through all of 2026, offering stability and the chance to plan ahead

Varied role with a mix of virtual and in-person client-facing events

End-to-end event ownership in a fast-paced, supportive environment

Join the 2025 ‘Australia Firm of the Year’ (IFLR) and work alongside industry leaders

Flexibility and autonomy to bring your creative ideas to life

Who Are We?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. 

With over 3700 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Role Detail

In this parental leave cover you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of events that build relationships, spark ideas, and drive business growth. From VIP boardroom lunches and client breakfasts to market leading webinars and cocktail evenings, you will be instrumental in delivering brand impact through exceptional experiences.

We are looking for someone who thrives on organisation, brings creative flair, loves building relationships and has strong stakeholder management. If you have a strong background in professional corporate events, and are ready to take on the challenge, we want to hear from you.

You’ll be based in the recently refurbished Sydney CBD office and report to the Senior Events Marketing Manager.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinating the planning and delivery of a high volume of virtual, in-person and hybrid events, seminars and sponsorship activations as part of both the Sydney and national internal and client events program
• Working closely with the Business Development and Marketing team and stakeholders to deliver powerful events and campaigns that positively impact revenue
• All aspects of event marketing, including taking briefs, scoping, sharing knowledge, planning, administrative tasks, stakeholder management, event delivery, profiling, and evaluation
• Providing a high-level of on-site and virtual support during events and seminars
• Budget management
• Developing tactical and creative event concepts that engage both internal stakeholders and the event audience
• Drafting event communications including invitations and associated collateral
• Setting up and management of event guest lists in our client database
• Co-ordination of on-brand collateral associated with the event; including invitations, brochures, signage, menus, name badges, seating plans and place cards
• Liaising with relevant members of the client floor and office premises staff to ensure bookings, catering, AV requirements, signage etc. are delivered to the highest quality for all events
• Researching, sourcing and recommending appropriate venues for events as required
• Reporting of event attendance and event feedback
• Actively collaborating with and supporting colleagues across the national events marketing team to generate ideas, share information and help with capacity.

About You

To set you up for success in this role, your enthusiasm for events will be evident and your professional approach will be valued. You will have a natural curiosity to seek the best strategy for a successful event, and the drive to elevate them every time.

As a brand ambassador for the firm, you understand what is expected when reputation drives revenue. Our People Value Proposition is Learn. Master. Lead. You will apply this to the position when you bring:

• At least 3 years’ experience in planning and delivering end-to-end events of excellence in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Knowledge of the Sydney corporate landscape including venues, caterers and industry contacts
• Excellent stakeholder management and strong client service approach
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously with sometimes tight deadlines
• Creativity coupled with superior attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with highly efficient administrative and organisational skills
• Enjoyment working both collaboratively and autonomously
• Some experience in managing budgets
• Reliability, adaptability and a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude
• High level of computer skills, with experience in word-processing (i.e. Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (i.e. Excel), and presentation packages (i.e. PowerPoint)
• Due to the nature of the role, flexibility to work outside of business hours, including breakfast and evening events, plus infrequent weekend work, is required.

Next Steps

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.

Applications close COB Thursday 16th October 2025.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02) 9296 3563.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Why KWM? Recent accolades - 2025:

• 2025 winner of ‘Australia Firm of the Year’ - International Financial Law Review (IFLR)
• 2025 winner of GOLD at the Australian Workplace Equality Index awards;
• Winner at the 2025 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Asia-Pacific;
• International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) recognised our Chief Innovation Officer as one of the most influential women in legal technology for 2025
• KWM was recognised as a top 20 firm (#12), at the Financial Times 2025 Global Summit celebrating 20 years of its Innovative Lawyers program

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact. 

We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do.  We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.