About us Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity and academic rigour, and we value wisdom. The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of Alumni and Community Relations, you will oversee the end-to-end management of the School’s diverse event portfolio, from Information Sessions to school events and key milestone celebrations. This is a leadership role with one direct report (Administration & Event Assistant) and extensive collaboration across the School, including Facilities, IT/AV, Marketing, Advancement and external partners. Key Responsibilities Lead the integrated planning and delivery of all School events across three campuses Develop and implement a 12-month strategic event calendar aligned to enrolment, alumni and fundraising objectives Establish and refine event policies, processes and systems to ensure consistency and accountability Oversee budgets, supplier negotiations and contractor management Produce comprehensive event documentation including project plans, running sheets, seating plans, AV briefs and post-event analysis Partner with Marketing and Communications to maximise attendance and nurture post-event engagement Provide guidance to Heads of House on key community events such as House Dinners and Valedictories Drive continuous improvement in systems and the attendee experience Lead and mentor the Administration & Event Assistant About You You are a confident and capable event professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on delivery. You will bring: Significant event management experience with a strong track record of delivering successful events Strategic planning capability and strong analytical skills Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills Exceptional organisational and project management ability Experience managing event budgets and negotiating with suppliers A collaborative leadership style and proactive, solutions-focused mindset Advanced Microsoft Office skills Desirable: Experience within education or the not-for-profit sector Familiarity with event systems such as Synergetic, TryBooking or Canva Previous team leadership experience The School’s Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website, under ‘Student Safeguarding’. The School expects that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards, as applicable to their role. Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School’s expectations should be directed to safeguarding@ggs.vic.edu.au. Please submit a cover letter, CV, and a document addressing key responsibilities in the Position Description. Applications close at 12:00pm on Friday 13 March 2026. Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date. Event Manager - PD