At Mater, our events do more than bring people together — they build connection, trust and impact across our communities. From flagship mass‑participation events to stakeholder and engagement experiences, our events play a critical role in how people experience Mater.

We’re looking for an Events and Engagement Manager to lead this diverse and high-impact portfolio on a maternity leave cover contract. Based at our Newstead offices and reporting to the Senior Marketing and Engagement Manager, this role sits within the Corporate Affairs and Growth team.

You’ll lead the strategy, planning and delivery of events across Mater Group - including our subsidiaries Mater Foundation, Mater Education and Mater Research - shaping experiences that are consumer‑centred, on brand and aligned to Mater’s strategic objectives.

This is your opportunity to lead some of Queensland’s most loved and meaningful events — including large‑scale community events, engagement activities and internal experiences — all while contributing to a mission that genuinely changes lives.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!  

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll combine strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery. You’ll:

• Lead, develop, execute and evaluate Mater’s events and engagement portfolio to support organisational priorities and objectives.
• Manage the delivery of high‑quality event services, ensuring exceptional consumer, patient and stakeholder experience across all events.
• Drive new initiatives and continuous improvement to strengthen the effectiveness, consistency and impact of events and engagement activities.
• Champion a consumer‑centric and patient‑focused approach across event design and delivery.
• Manage events, projects and campaigns within agreed budgets, timeframes and key performance indicators.
• Oversee event‑related risk and compliance requirements, including the development of risk management plans, terms and conditions, waivers, site evaluations and supplier contracts, in collaboration with Legal and Compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and facilitate sponsorship opportunities and ensure delivery of agreed sponsor benefits through event activations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and partners.
• Monitor, analyse and report on event and engagement outcomes, including brand awareness, stakeholder engagement and budget performance, to drive continual improvement.
• Work closely with Corporate Affairs and Growth team members to strengthen engagement channels, tools, processes and ways of working.
• Lead, support, develop and motivate your team, as well as manage and supervise contracted staff as required.
• Support the Senior Marketing and Engagement Manager in delivering strategic and operational objectives.
• Work flexibly, including travel and out‑of‑hours work, to support successful event delivery.

About you

You’re a confident, organised and people‑focused events professional who thrives on leading teams and delivering experiences that matter. You’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in event management, ideally including large‑scale or community events.
• Qualifications in event management, marketing, communications or a related field — or equivalent experience.
• A strong track record of leading end‑to‑end event delivery within budget, scope and timeframes.
• Experience managing risk, compliance and supplier relationships in complex event environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams and partners.
• Proven leadership capability, with experience developing and motivating teams and contractors.
• Strong organisational, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, particularly in fast‑paced or high‑pressure environments.
• Knowledge of contemporary event trends, including digital and hybrid delivery.
• Flexibility, resilience and a calm approach when plans change (as they sometimes do!).

If you’re passionate about creating events with heart, purpose and impact — and ready to lead at the next level — you’ll feel right at home at Mater. 

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 12 hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER 

Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks). 

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.  

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