Employment

Are you an enthusiastic person who enjoys working in events? Do you enjoy engaging with stakeholders and pride yourself on your ability to connect and support others? Are you able to complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment?

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have excellent organisational skills, and are a great communicator, this could be the opportunity for you to progress your career in events. Your attention to detail, co-ordination abilities, and high-level communications skills will be key to your success in this role.

Perth College is a leading educational institution for girls, committed to providing a nurturing and dynamic environment. We are seeking a highly motivated Events professional to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our School.

The Events Co-ordinator plays a pivotal role in building community, supporting enrolments, enhancing the School’s brand, and delivering memorable experiences for internal and external stakeholders. This involves development, co-ordination and delivery of the annual School-wide events calendar.

Why Join Us?
• Impactful Role: Make a real difference by contributing to the growth and success of Perth College.
• Supportive Team: Join a collaborative and supportive Marketing and Community Engagement team.
• Community Engagement: Engage with a vibrant school community and participate in meaningful events and activities.

Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Head of Marketing and Community Engagement to plan, design, and implement long-term strategic plans for the School’s event program.
• Event Planning and Execution: Develop, co-ordinate and deliver the annual School-wide events calendar.
• Lead the planning and execution of all School community events. For example, Parent events, Open Mornings and Tours, Valedictory Week, Presentation Night, Community/Regional Tours, Alumni events and Foundation events.
• Manage all event elements including venues, suppliers, catering, signage, AV, ticketing and RSVP processes.
• Marketing and Community Engagement: Work collaboratively alongside the Marketing and Community Engagement team to promote events, co-ordinate invites and ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to foster community engagement and participation.
• Budget and Administration: Manage and adhere to event budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery. Maintain accurate records and reporting, including post-event evaluations.

Hours of Work
• This is a full-time position requiring the ability to work outside of standard hours, including evenings and weekends, to attend and manage events.
• This position is required to attend meetings, functions and promotional events as part of, or in addition to, normal working hours.

Application Details
It is expected that employees will support the Anglican ethos of the School and all school policies and procedures.

We are looking to fill this role quickly and encourage early applications, as resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will commence as soon as possible.

Your application should consist of a covering letter and a current resume, including at least two referees who can comment on your work performance.

Applications can be sent via email to [email protected]

The School reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement earlier than the closing date. Applications close on Friday 2 May 2025 at 12.00 pm.

Perth College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provides a Smoke-Free Campus

The School recognises that Position Statements are dynamic documents which are reviewed as required.