First Peoples Community Event Coordinator

The Role

Contract and Hours

• The position is a maximum-term contract of up to six months, with a possibility of extension.
• The role is part-time at 0.8 FTE, or 28 hours per week.
• The advertised salary is $80,737.36 to $80,737.36, with no payment cadence specified.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate venues, travel, accommodation, catering, accessibility requirements and participant communications.
• Support procurement and coordinate contractors, suppliers and service agreements.
• Coordinate volunteers and events staff, including briefings and event documentation.
• Support invitations, registrations, logistical correspondence and on-the-day scheduling.
• Maintain event planning, resource allocation, risk documentation and project management tools.
• Provide on-site coordination during First Peoples’ Community events.

Essential Experience

• Understand First Nations communities and foster collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting colleagues and organisational outcomes.
• Show commitment to Oxfam’s purpose, culture, values and ways of working.
• Have high computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Have participated in cultural awareness training.
• Have experience with project management tools, event volunteers and external suppliers.
• Hold Events Management or Project Management qualifications, or equivalent relevant event logistics experience.

Key Selection Criteria

• Lead event logistics such as venue bookings, accommodation, flights, vehicles and catering.
• Support procurement and monitor service agreements with external suppliers and contractors.
• Understand community activation event planning for First Peoples’ Programs and community partners.
• Support administration including cross-functional systems, meeting minutes and invoice management.

How to Apply

• Submit an online application with a cover letter, CV and response to the advertised key selection criteria.

What Oxfam Offers

• Benefits include leave provisions, salary packaging, cultural leave, superannuation matching and flexible support for work and life commitments.