Posted: 04/06/2026
Closing Date: 02/07/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Macquarie
Job Category: Fundraising
Events Manager - Macquarie Park
Make a real difference working within our Fundraising and Development Team as an Events Manager, partnering with leaders to support the teams who make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with vision and hearing loss.
Enjoy flexibility, two weeks of additional leave, and access to not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
This is a Permanent Part Time opportunity (22.8 hours per week) reporting directly to the Director of Fundraising and Development and will work onsite at our Macquarie Park Headquarters.
What we can offer you:
- Salary of up to $107,580+ Super, with 100% salary packaging to maximise your take home pay
- Generous leave entitlements including 2 weeks paid Christmas leave in addition to 4 weeks annual leave, plus extensive personal/carer's leave
- Paid parental leave of 14 weeks for primary carer and 6 weeks for secondary carer
- Access to industry leading education, professional development opportunities and career pathways
You’ll make a difference in this role by:
Event Planning & Coordination
- Managing and steward third-party supporters and donors to maximise fundraising revenue through events.
- Leading the planning, project management and execution of physical, online and fundraising events from concept to post-event follow-up.
- Working with stakeholders to understand event objectives, expectations and budget requirements.
- Coordinating event logistics including venues, catering, entertainment, transportation, guest management and event setup.
- Delivering engaging donor experiences and fundraising activations that support organisational fundraising goals.
- Collaborating with internal teams to integrate donor engagement and fundraising strategies into events.
Vendor & Supplier Management
- Sourcing, negotiating and managing relationships with event vendors and suppliers.
- Ensuring timely delivery of high-quality services and compliance with contractual agreements.
- Resolving vendor issues to ensure smooth event execution.
Team Management
- Coordinating event staff, volunteers and personnel, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities.
- Training, supervising and supporting teams to maintain high standards of service and professionalism.
Stakeholder Communication
- Act as the primary point of contact for event stakeholders.
- Providing regular updates on event progress, changes and expectations.
Event Marketing & Promotion
- Partnering with marketing teams to promote events across digital, print and social media channels.
- Developing event collateral including invitations, programs and signage.
- Supporting strategies to attract and engage attendees, sponsors and key stakeholders.
Budget & Financial Management
- Developing and manage event budgets, track expenses and report on fundraising outcomes.
- Monitoring costs to ensure events are delivered within budget while maintaining quality.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Managing permits, insurance and legal requirements for events.
- Identifying and mitigating risks while ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
Post-Event Evaluation & Reporting
- Supporting donor follow-up activities, including post-event donations and pledges.
- Overseeing post-event administration, reporting and budget reconciliation.
- Gathering feedback and evaluate event performance to drive continuous improvement.
Other Duties
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (Preferred).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in event planning and coordination, with experience in both corporate and social events.
- Proven track record of managing and executing a variety of events (e.g., conferences, trade shows, fundraisers, webinars).
- Experience in managing event budgets and vendor relationships.
- Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to problem-solve in high-pressure situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with clients, vendors, and staff effectively.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Creative mindset with the ability to come up with innovative solutions and ideas for events.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other event-related software (e.g., event registration platforms, CRM systems).
- Current valid driver’s licence.
- Valid Working With Children Check and National Criminal Record Check (or willingness to obtain).
- You are obliged to become familiar with, and comply with child protection policies and legislation, as amended from time to time.
Our Purpose and Ambition
NextSense is a not-for-profit organisation supporting people with vision or hearing loss across Australia. We work with children, adults, and their families, providing a holistic approach to hearing services for newborns through to people over 90 years old, and helping children who are blind or have low vision to develop the right skills, mobility, and independence to confidently explore their world.
NextSense has been breaking boundaries since 1860, and we’ve been expanding our services ever since. Today, we deliver world-class education (both to children with sensory loss and to professionals in the field), cochlear implants, allied health services, therapy, research, and clinical services to children and adults. We’re a registered NDIS provider, working with our clients to achieve their own goals and potential.
We’re committed to research and innovation; harnessing the latest technologies and new ways of thinking and educating the next generation to lead the way in hearing and vision services.
How to apply:
If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts.
If you would like to learn more, please reach out to [email protected]
NextSense is a child safe organisation, candidate compliance with child protection legislation is essential.
