Events Coordinator

At the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Events Coordinator to join our dedicated team.

Location: Fitzroy

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time working 38 hours per week

Salary: $90,962.92 to $97,875.15 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation.

What we offer our employees

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

The Event Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and reporting on events, both internal and external, in support of BSL’s objectives.

• Develop and deliver required BSL events, and support departmentally driven event requirements, as needed – both internal and external; physical and virtual.
• Understand stakeholder needs and craft recommendations in response, outlining proposed event strategies and delivery plans, including objectives, audiences, timings, logistics, resources, success metrics, etc
• Ensure effective delivery of all logistical event requirements, including run-sheets, attendee lists, invitation creation and issuing, venue selection, bookings, facilities, AV, ticketing, seating, catering, RSVP management, speaker briefings, etc.
• Respond to internal and external stakeholder enquiries in relation to events in a timely manner.
• Communicate key information with relevant stakeholders when managing the BSL events calendar.

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (desirable)
• Relevant experience in event management and delivering successful events (minimum 4 years).
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to work calmly and under pressure within a complex portfolio of responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in effective end-to-end management of an event.
• Ability to prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met. 
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships and work with people from diverse backgrounds internally and externally.
• Understanding of event accessibility requirements (desirable).
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description. (optional)

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Zeah Behrend at zeah.behrend@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Tuesday, 5 August 2025 at 11:55pm

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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