Events & Engagement Lead

About the role

As Events & Engagement Lead, you will shape and implement Capricorn’s community engagement strategy across events, awards, community partnerships, sponsorships and activations. A key early deliverable will be establishing a clear strategy that aligns investment and activity with organisational priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Set direction, oversee planning and governance for events, awards, partnerships and activations.
• Manage budgets, contracts, supplier negotiations and ensure programs are delivered to a high standard.
• Lead and coach a team of three direct reports, providing clear priorities and performance expectations.
• Build strong relationships with Members, Preferred Suppliers, community organisations, partners and senior internal stakeholders.
• Travel as required, including to major conventions and overseas programs.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in event management, community engagement, stakeholder engagement, communications or marketing.
• Strong strategic planning and portfolio oversight capability across events, engagement programs, partnerships and sponsorships.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, contracts, suppliers, venues, negotiations and event risk requirements.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong governance, project management and organisational capability.
• Commercial awareness with a track record of monitoring outcomes and budget performance.
• Willingness to travel, including for major conventions and overseas programs.

Required skills

• People leadership or project leadership experience, including coaching and capability development.
• Experience delivering medium to large‑scale events across multiple locations or jurisdictions.
• Experience working within a membership, community, partnership or network‑based organisation.
• Tertiary qualification in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business or a related discipline (preferred).

What we offer

• Hybrid work flexibility with two days per week working from home.
• Development opportunities and training to support career growth.
• Paid parental leave for both parents.
• Active social calendar with virtual and face‑to‑face events.
• Modern office environment with city views, coffee on tap and vibrant team atmosphere.
• Reward and recognition program, wellness initiatives, additional leave purchase options.
• Free gym membership, discounted private health benefits and inclusive work‑from‑home kits.