Senior Officer, Events

The Centre for Humanitarian Leadership has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Officer, Events to join our team.

• Based at Deakin University’s Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Part-time (22.05 hours per week) and fixed term to 30 June 2025
• HEW 6 $92,573 – $99,972 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

As a Senior Officer, Events, you will:

• Lead the organisation of the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership’s (CHL) biennial Humanitarian Leadership Conference (HLC) 2025, in collaboration with the Deputy Director, Communications Manager, and Deakin Events team.
• Act as a key contact in relation to the organisation and enquiries of the Centre’s events.
• Plan and oversee project management for HLC 2025 and other events.
• Support in strengthening CHL’s engagement through conference and event partnerships and networks.
• Collaborate closely with the Communications Team to lead the development of the HLC 2025 event prospectus.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields.
• Experience in administration and related activities in a large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures.
• Experience in leading, managing or coordinating a broad range of quality activities, events or projects and demonstrated experience in the management of budgets, ideally within the humanitarian or higher education sector.
• Experience in operating in a high-pressure diverse environment, involving face to face, phone and written issue.