Job Title: Casual Events Manager (5-Month Maternity Leave Role)
Location: Fortitude Valley
Hours: 3 days per week, 7.5 hours per day

About Us:
The Queensland Association of State School principals (QASSP) is an independent, not for profit, membership-based association in the education sector. QASSP supports and advocates for approximately 1,300 members, comprising Queensland government state school principals and education leaders statewide.

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Events Manager to join our Professional Learning Team in a casual maternity leave contract role, working 3 days per week through to October 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, and is passionate about delivering high-quality professional learning experiences.

Reporting to the Executive Officer, you will play a key role in the planning and delivery of QASSP’s professional learning programs and major events, including statewide conferences, workshops, seminars and leadership programs.

You will coordinate event delivery from concept to completion, while also supporting sponsorship engagement and stakeholder relationships across the organisation.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced events professional seeking flexibility and meaningful work within the education sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination and delivery of QASSP professional learning events, conferences, workshops, seminars, board meetings and networking events across Queensland
• Manage event registrations, respond to delegate enquiries, and ensure timely and professional communication with participants and stakeholders
• Liaise with venues, exhibitors, suppliers, sponsors and stakeholders to support seamless event delivery
• Prepare and coordinate event materials, including signage, name badges, lanyards, programs and delegate packs
• Assist with venue setup and pack down, ensuring all event requirements are delivered to a high standard
• Provide on-site event support, including delegate registration, stakeholder liaison, troubleshooting and general event coordination
• Support post-event evaluation processes, including feedback collection, reporting and recommendations for future improvements
• Assist with event administration, scheduling and logistical coordination across multiple QASSP programs and events
• Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position, as directed by the Executive Officer

About You:
You are a proactive and adaptable events professional with exceptional organisational and relationship management skills. You enjoy working collaboratively in a small team and can confidently manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

You will ideally bring:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating conferences, events or professional learning programs
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational capability
• Experience managing competing deadlines and event logistics
• Budget coordination and supplier management experience
• A customer-focused mindset and problem-solving approach
• Experience using event management and online booking systems (desirable)
• Flexibility to work additional hours on infrequent occasions around key events and event delivery requirements

Why Join QASSP?:

• Flexible 3-day per week arrangement
• Meaningful work supporting educational leadership across Queensland
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to deliver impactful statewide events
• Convenient Fortitude Valley location
• Dynamic and values-driven organisation

How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Events Manager looking for a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the education sector, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter via SEEK outlining your suitability for the role.