We’re seeking an experienced events professional to work within the organisation to plan and deliver large events and projects.
- Sydney preferred
- $115,000 – $125, 000
- Full-time
- Application deadline: Monday 24 November 2025
The role
This position leads planning and delivery of a range of large events and projects covering budgets, logistics, execution, delivery and evaluation. You’ll collaborate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders as well as multiple external partners to align goals and expectations.
About you
You have proven experience in projects and events. You are organised, detail-oriented and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Our organisation
Reconciliation Australia is an independent, national, not-for-profit organisation promoting and facilitating reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our vision is for a just, equitable and reconciled Australia.
Selection criteria
Read through the selection criteria below, also contained in the position description.
Please address these in a cover letter – no longer than one page – that displays your skills and experience and how they would relate to our work.
Required
- A demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and issues.
- At least 5-8 years demonstrated work experience in a project or events management role.
- Self-motivated with an ability to set and lead own agenda and workload with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated successful outcomes working on large scale and complex deliveries.
- Experience using project management software and collaboration tools, e.g. Excel, Asana
- Sound written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and accurately to a broad range of audiences.
- Strong customer service mentality and genuinely enjoys working with people.
- Ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, reports, schedules and step-by-step action plans.
- Strong client-facing and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated experience using a variety of project methodologies, with an ability to work to a hybrid methodology that is custom-fit to the outcomes of the project or event.
Desirable
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and senior stakeholders.
- Accreditation in Project Management (e.g. PMP; PMBOK; Prince2; Agile; Scrum).
- Working With Children/Vulnerable People Check or the ability to be eligible to acquire this.
- Current valid Australian driver’s licence.
Salary
The salary range for this role is $115,000 – $125,000 + superannuation (inclusive of 17.5% leave loading), dependent on experience and qualifications.
How to apply
Email [email protected] your:
- CV
- Cover letter – no longer than one page – addressing the the selection criteria set out in the position description quoting reference Special Projects and Events Manager
- A completed Reconciliation Australia cover sheet
- Application deadline: Monday 24 November 2025
Questions or further information: please contact the Communications General Manager.
