About UsGeelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity, and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.  About the role Reporting to the Head of Alumni and Community Relations, you will oversee the end-to-end management of the School’s diverse event portfolio, from Information Sessions to school events and key milestone celebrations. This is a leadership role with one direct report (Administration & Event Assistant) and extensive collaboration across the School, including Facilities, IT/AV, Marketing, Advancement and external partners. What you will be doingLead the integrated planning and delivery of all School events across three campuses Develop and implement a 12-month strategic event calendar aligned to enrolment, alumni and fundraising objectives Establish and refine event policies, processes and systems to ensure consistency and accountability Oversee budgets, supplier negotiations and contractor management Produce comprehensive event documentation including project plans, running sheets, seating plans, AV briefs and post-event analysis Partner with Marketing and Communications to maximise attendance and nurture post-event engagement Provide guidance to Heads of House on key community events such as House Dinners and Valedictories Drive continuous improvement in systems and the attendee experience Lead and mentor the Administration & Event Assistant  What we are looking for You are a confident and capable event professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on delivery. You will bring: Significant event management experience with a strong track record of delivering successful events Strategic planning capability and strong analytical skills Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills Exceptional organisational and project management ability Experience managing event budgets and negotiating with suppliers A collaborative leadership style and proactive, solutions-focused mindset Advanced Microsoft Office skills  Desirable: Experience within education or the not-for-profit sector Familiarity with event systems such as Synergetic, TryBooking and Canva Previous team leadership experience  Qualifications:Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience working in event/hospitality managementAnaphylaxis Course (22578VIC - Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis) [Desirable]Asthma Course (22702VIC - Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies) [Desirable]First Aid Course (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Course) [Desirable]CPR Course (HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation [Desirable] How to ApplyFor further details and/or to apply online, visit the employment opportunities page on our website: https://www.ggs.vic.edu.au/employmentApplications close at 12:00pm on 11 November 2026Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date. Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse. The School’s Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website, under ‘Student Safeguarding’. The School expects that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards, as applicable to their role.  Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School’s expectations should be directed to safeguarding@ggs.vic.edu.au.    For further details or to apply for this position, please visit the Employment page on our website: www.ggs.vic.edu.au/employment.  Click here for Success Profile AUD Corio 3214

Event Manager

About Us

Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity, and academic rigour, and we value wisdom. 

 

About the role 

Reporting to the Head of Alumni and Community Relations, you will oversee the end-to-end management of the School’s diverse event portfolio, from Information Sessions to school events and key milestone celebrations. 

This is a leadership role with one direct report (Administration & Event Assistant) and extensive collaboration across the School, including Facilities, IT/AV, Marketing, Advancement and external partners. 

What you will be doing

  • Lead the integrated planning and delivery of all School events across three campuses 
  • Develop and implement a 12-month strategic event calendar aligned to enrolment, alumni and fundraising objectives 
  • Establish and refine event policies, processes and systems to ensure consistency and accountability 
  • Oversee budgets, supplier negotiations and contractor management 
  • Produce comprehensive event documentation including project plans, running sheets, seating plans, AV briefs and post-event analysis 
  • Partner with Marketing and Communications to maximise attendance and nurture post-event engagement 
  • Provide guidance to Heads of House on key community events such as House Dinners and Valedictories 
  • Drive continuous improvement in systems and the attendee experience 
  • Lead and mentor the Administration & Event Assistant 

 

What we are looking for

 You are a confident and capable event professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on delivery. 

You will bring: 

  • Significant event management experience with a strong track record of delivering successful events 
  • Strategic planning capability and strong analytical skills 
  • Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills 
  • Exceptional organisational and project management ability 
  • Experience managing event budgets and negotiating with suppliers 
  • A collaborative leadership style and proactive, solutions-focused mindset 
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills 

 

Desirable: 

  • Experience within education or the not-for-profit sector 
  • Familiarity with event systems such as Synergetic, TryBooking and Canva 
  • Previous team leadership experience 

 

Qualifications:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience working in event/hospitality management
  • Anaphylaxis Course (22578VIC - Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis) [Desirable]
  • Asthma Course (22702VIC - Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies) [Desirable]
  • First Aid Course (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Course) [Desirable]
  • CPR Course (HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation [Desirable]

 

How to Apply

For further details and/or to apply online, visit the employment opportunities page on our website: https://www.ggs.vic.edu.au/employment

Applications close at 12:00pm on 11 November 2026

Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date. 

Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse. 

The School’s Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website, under ‘Student Safeguarding’. The School expects that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards, as applicable to their role.  Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School’s expectations should be directed to safeguarding@ggs.vic.edu.au.    

For further details or to apply for this position, please visit the Employment page on our website: www.ggs.vic.edu.au/employment.  

  • Posted Date 28 Oct 2026
  • Location Corio
    VIC / Australia
  • Industry Marketing & Communications
  • Job Type
  • Salary Not provided