About the role: 

As Events Specialist, you will plan, coordinate and deliver a range of in-person and digital events for Deaf Connect. You will work with the Community Engagement Manager, local staff and cross-functional teams to build event plans, manage logistics, coordinate stakeholders, track progress and support high-quality events that are inclusive, accessible and aligned to organisational goals. 

Main responsibilities of the role include:  

• Lead the planning and delivery of key internal and external events, including event schedules, budgets, logistics, risk management plans, guest lists and stakeholder consultations. 

• Coordinate operational requirements such as venues, catering, floor plans, supplier quotes, accessibility considerations, travel, accommodation and pre- and post-event briefings. 

• Support local staff across states with templates, procedures, progress tracking, reporting and guidance to ensure events are delivered consistently and effectively. 

About you: 

In your application, let us know if you have these key skills and experience:  

• Relevant qualification in events management or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience. 

• Proven experience planning and delivering events or conferences, including logistics, risk management, compliance, budgets and financial accountability. 

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal teams, local staff, external partners, suppliers and community members. 

• High attention to detail, strong planning and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. 

• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, project planning tools (e.g. monday.com) and video conferencing platforms (e.g. Zoom). 

You should also let us know if you have these other great skills:  

• Understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing Deaf and hard of hearing Australians. 

• Ability to communicate in Auslan, or willingness to learn. 

About Us: 

Deaf Connect is the largest, whole-of-life service provider and social impact organisation for Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Australians. We stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture and language. 

Our organisational values of Heart, Courage, and Discovery stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture, and language.   
   
We offer an attractive benefits program including:   

• Salary packaging, enabling you to make huge savings on tax and maximise your pay   

• Flexibility regarding working arrangements  

• Discount membership to gyms and facilities throughout Australia   

• Free annual flu vaccinations   

• Free comprehensive online learning portal  

• Free financial wellness support through our default super fund  

The successful applicant will be asked to provide a NDIS Worker Check, a Working with Children Check (WWCC) relevant to their state (if applicable to the role), and proof of working rights in Australia. Deaf Connect is committed to child safety, safeguarding and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.