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Melbourne Girls Grammar is a leading independent school committed to empowering our students through exceptional education and a vibrant community. We value creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do.

About this Role:

Are you a motivated and highly organised events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves bringing people together? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver a diverse range of events that celebrate achievement, foster community connection, and showcase the MGGS experience. From large-scale functions and award nights to performing arts productions and intimate gatherings, no two days will be the same.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the end-to-end delivery of events, including logistics, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Manage invitations, RSVPs, ticketing, catering, AV, and venue bookings.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure every detail is covered.
• Oversee event-day operations and ensure a high-quality experience for all attendees.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to promote events across digital and print channels.
• Prepare post-event reports and feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Please view the Position Description for details about this role, including key responsibilities.

About You:

• Proven experience in planning and delivering successful events of varying scale and style such as sponsored or philanthropic events.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign and Acrobat.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• Proficiency in event planning tools, CRM databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours for events.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted via the Melbourne Girls Grammar Careers Page (applications will not be accepted via email) and include:

• A cover letter addressed to the Principal, Dr Toni E Meath, outlining your interest in and suitability for the role
• A current resume
• The names and contact details of three confidential referees

Applications will close 9.00am Monday 1 December 2025 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety included below. You need to read these before applying.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
• We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
• We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
• We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
• We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.