Event Manager (Brighton)

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Community Engagement, the Event Manager plays a key role in designing and delivering high-quality events that connect and strengthen the Firbank community across our Brighton and Sandringham campuses. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role suited to a creative and highly organised professional who thrives on delivering seamless, engaging experiences, from large-scale community events to internal school functions and virtual engagements. Position Details: Full-time (1.0FTE), ongoing, immediate start Base Salary (excl. of super):$80,000
- $90,000 dependent on skills and experience Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver a wide range of school events (e.g. community events, open days, information evenings, performances, and major ceremonies), managing all end-to-end logistics including invitations, RSVPs, catering, venue setup, and post-event evaluation.
- Coordinate in-person and virtual events (via Microsoft Teams/Live Events), including development of event briefs, running sheets, and stakeholder communications.
- Manage the school's event and facilities booking calendar (including major venues), providing scheduling guidance.
- Liaise with internal teams (Maintenance, IT, Catering, Marketing) and external vendors to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across the school community, including staff, parents, alumni, sponsors, and external clients.
- Coordinate staffing and volunteers for events and oversee the Hospitality Assistant.
- Manage event budgets, track expenditure, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational requirements.
- Support community programs and facility hire operations.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and coordinate event communications and promotional materials. About You You are a proactive and detail-oriented events professional who combines creativity with strong organisational capability. You enjoy working collaboratively and are confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. You will bring:
- Relevant qualifications in event management, marketing, business or similar
- Proven experience delivering large-scale and complex events
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing budgets and event logistics end-to-end
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and event platforms (e.g. TryBooking, Humanitix, Survey tools) desirable
- Experience delivering virtual events using Microsoft Teams (desirable) You will demonstrate:
- A cooperative approach and ability to build trusted relationships
- Initiative, flexibility and a strong customer service mindset
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A commitment to excellence and continuous improvement Applications close: 20th June 2026. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews may be conducted before this date, so we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. ___________________________________________ About Firbank Grammar School For more than 115 years Firbank Grammar has been at the forefront of teaching and learning, providing exceptional education and outstanding opportunities to its students. We offer world-class learning programs, activities and facilities to give our students the very best launchpad into the future. As a leading independent school in Bayside, Melbourne, our students consistently achieve academically and in their co-curricular pursuits and are a part of a vibrant community that supports excellence. Firbank Grammar is guided by its core values: Compassion, Courage, Integrity, Curiosity, and Respect. These values permeate the school's culture, influencing its approach to education, staff interactions, and community engagement. Firbank Grammar School is committed to ensure all relevant Child Protection and Safety laws, Ministerial Orders, regulations and standards in Victoria are upheld. Why join Firbank?
- We offer excellent working conditions for our employees, supported by a comprehensive Firbank Grammar School Enterprise Agreement
- Inclusive and supportive culture.
- Opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school in Brighton.
- Access to professional development opportunities.
- Two days of Discretionary Leave per annum, which can be taken for events such as moving house, vet appointments, weddings etc.
- Use of swimming pool and gym facilities.
- Salaries and packages paid well above Award level.
- Close proximity to public transport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you and your immediate family.
- Paid parental and partner leave schemes. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Please note, applications received via email will not be considered. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r0zcy