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Temporary (Up to 30 June ****) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity Office location Royal Botanic Garden Sydney with flexible working supported Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 super The role Love creating unforgettable experiences in iconic spaces?
As Head of Events and Venues you'll lead a dynamic team across the Botanic Gardens of Sydney to deliver high-impact events and venue activations from major public celebrations like NYE to bespoke community gatherings.
You'll drive commercial success while ensuring every visitor interaction reflects the Gardens values and vision.
This role is all about balancing creativity, logistics and strategy.
You'll manage complex operations across multiple sites, navigate high-profile client needs and lead a team that thrives on collaboration, agility and customer focus, all while keeping safety, sustainability and profitability front and centre.
For more information read the full Role Description: Head of Events and Venues.
What you will bring to the role Proven experience managing venues and large-scale outdoor events including crowd traffic and risk management Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing diverse teams in high-pressure environments Ability to develop and deliver commercial strategies that drive revenue and community engagement Confidence in negotiating contracts and licensing agreements within government or similar settings Advanced project management, financial oversight and stakeholder engagement capabilities A customer-first mindset with the ability to foster a responsive collaborative team culture Strong communication, problem-solving and planning skills to navigate complex high-profile challenges What is an essential requirement : Ability to work and/or be contactable outside of normal work hours during holiday periods and on weekends.
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Applications close Sunday 2nd November **** at 11:55PM.
Contact Rachael Hammond for further details.
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