**Full time, 3 year fixed term **(with the potential to extend)**
**About the School**
St Michael's Grammar School is one of the leading K-12, co-educational schools in Australia, respected for its exceptional educational offering, wellbeing programs and deep commitment to innovative approaches to teaching, learning and caring.
St Michael's is a place where creative, inquiring minds learn from, with and for the world. At St Michael's our values of Dignity, Respect, Care and Compassion underpin all that we do and are.
**The role**
We have an exciting NEW opportunity for a passionate and collaborative team player to take on the responsibility of planning, coordinating, and delivering our high-quality internal events.
As the Events Manager you will be responsible for the oversight of the School Events Program, including the leading and managing Major School events, providing support to Event Owners of major recurring annual events and providing advice and guidance on the conduct of events across the School.
You must be aligned with the School's ethos, vision and values. You will possess a positive outlook, exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with demonstrated ability to build authentic, collaborative relationships. Importantly, you will be proactive in involving yourself in the life of the School.
**The successful applicant**:
- A minimum of three years previous experience in event management involving a wide spectrum of events.
- Highly developed project management skills, ability to work to fixed deadlines and delivers high quality outcomes.
- Portfolio of successful events or capacity to provide examples of successful events.
- Proven success in instigating and developing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and deliver excellent client service. Experience collaborating with volunteers is desirable.
- High level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write and create event briefs.
- Sound understanding and ability to implement effective and efficient systems and processes, both manual and computerised.
- Tertiary qualifications or post graduate qualifications in event management or allied fields.
- Current Working with Children Check
- Level II First Aid Certificate is well regarded
- Relevant Anaphylaxis Awareness Training
- National Police History Check (obtained within the last 6 months)
**Key benefits of working at St Michael's Grammar School include**:
- Competitive salaries
- Range of salary packaging options
- Professional and Career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program available to staff
- Active Staff Association
- Dynamic work environment
- Values driven culture
For more information, please see the position description below.
Please submit your details, resume and cover letter outlining in detail your experience and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Katie-Jane Miliani, HR Coordinator on 03 8530 3341.
**Child Safety**
St Michael's Grammar School is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. These documents may be downloaded from the School's website.
All staff at St Michael's must:
- Demonstrate and ensure compliance at all times with the School's Child Safety Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct and complete regular training in Child Safety standards.
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services.
- Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe.
- Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge.
- Act as a positive role model for children and young people