Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl. 

The role

The Community Events Manager is a member of the Community Engagement Team and Enrolments Team and reports to the Head of Community Connections in all aspects of the position. The Community Events Manager will work with key stakeholders to co-ordinate the development and delivery of the annual schedule of College events and activities.

The College events are diverse and range from Gala Balls and Fundraisers, Valedictory Dinners, School Celebrations, Parent Group Events and Alumni networking functions. The College works with external charities and organisations to launch nationwide programmes and initiatives and no two days are the same.

To be successful in this role you will have a passion for creating innovative experiences and be able to work at a cracking pace to ensure they are delivered to the high standards and expectations of our broader community. 

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

• Demonstrated ability to co-ordinate a diverse range of events and activities to a high standard of presentation and delivery
• 5+ years experience working as an event manager within an agency or corporate event team, school events environment desirable but not essential
• Exhibit knowledge of the nature of competing event priorities and the ability to manage the co-ordination of formal and informal occasions
• Demonstrate the ability to develop supportive and professional relationships with members of the College community 
• A self-motivated strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to manage projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively as part of a team to achieve shared goals 
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build rapport and quality relationships with the range of stakeholders within the College community
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach to work tasks and to manage changing priorities
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement 
• Ability to demonstrate professional conduct and discretion at all times
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends based on the school’s event calendar
• Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

The salary for this role is highly competitive and we offer a range of benefits, including:

• access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
• daily morning tea
• discounted school fees (where applicable)
• a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events, and
• easy access to public transport and nearby street parking
• access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platform

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people to grow personally and professionally, including through growth strategies, training and professional development, career progression, access to technology and resources, and health and wellbeing opportunities.

Our kind of process

To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth - please submit your application online.

Applications for this opportunity close on Monday 17th June, 2024. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.

Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.