Events Manager

Events Manager

Guide Dogs Victoria | Kew | Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

Connect people. Create experiences. Make a difference.

About Us

For nearly 70 years, Guide Dogs Victoria has been breaking down barriers so people can live life without limits. We place our clients at the centre of everything we do, ensuring their goals, preferences and lived experience shape every stage of the service journey.

Our highly trained dogs and specialist services support people living with low vision, blindness, disability, PTSD and other complex needs to build independence, capability, and confidence.

About the Role

Reporting to the GM - Marketing and Communications, the Events Manager is responsible for bringing the Guide Dogs Victoria work to life through engaging, professionally designed and expertly delivered events that support client programs, fundraising, community engagement, and organisational objectives.

About You

• Experience: At least five years’ experience conceptualising, planning and delivering events, community engagement initiatives or related programs.
• Qualifications: Certificate IV qualification in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or another relevant discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Passion for Purpose: A deep alignment with Guide Dogs Victoria’s mission and values.
• Leadership: Passionate about leading teams to create exceptional events.

Key Skills & Experience you will bring:

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events, competing priorities, timelines and budgets simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention-to-detail, ensuring every aspect of an event is carefully planned and delivered to a high standard.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with a diverse range of people and build strong working relationships.
• Budget management experience, including developing event budgets, monitoring expenditure and ensuring events deliver value for money.
• Experience managing suppliers and contractors, including sourcing, negotiating and coordinating external providers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure, particularly when managing live events and unexpected issues.
• Strong digital literacy, including confidence using event management, CRM, project management and Microsoft Office platforms.
• A strong understanding of accessibility and inclusive event practices, ensuring events are welcoming and accessible to all participants.
• A genuine alignment with Guide Dogs Victoria's purpose and values, with a passion for creating meaningful experiences that contribute to positive outcomes for our clients and community.

Important

We are an equal opportunity employer who is known for providing a work environment that embraces and values diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities including low vision or blindness, people from CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages to apply for our roles.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments and to support candidates through the recruitment and selection process. Please reach out to our team at [email protected] if you require reasonable adjustments be applied.

For further information please contact [email protected].

We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our employees and volunteers and the benefits this brings to our organisation.

Our people enjoy an inclusive and culturally safe work environment free from all forms of discrimination.

Guide Dogs Victoria is a Child Safe organisation.