Senior Event Coordinator

📍 Sydney | 🕒 Full-time, Permanent

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated event specialist!

You'll be the one to run events like clockwork and love it.
From first brainstorm to final wrap-up, you’ll keep everything moving. You’re calm under pressure, great with people, and always two steps ahead. If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to the team at Diabetes Australia!

We’re looking for a Senior Event Coordinator who’s ready to take the lead on national events, both in-person and online. You’ll be the go-to for logistics, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring junior team members. It’s a role with purpose, variety, and plenty of room to grow.

What you’ll be doing

Leading the end-to-end delivery of a variety of events

Coaching and supporting junior team members

Managing suppliers, venues and stakeholder communications

Collaborating across teams to bring programs to life

Driving continuous improvement in how we plan and deliver events

Why this role matters

At Diabetes Australia, our events connect communities, raise awareness, and support people living with diabetes. You’ll play a key role in making these moments happen, ensuring every detail is handled with care and every experience leaves a lasting impact.

What’s in it for you?

We know event work can be fast-paced and unpredictable. That’s why we’ve built a culture that values flexibility, support, and collaboration. You’ll be part of a passionate team that’s making a real difference and having fun while doing it.

A permanent role with purpose and impact

Employee Assistance Program - Free access to improve your mental fitness

Work with a leading health organisation.

Learning & Development - Access to over 100,000 courses of your choice!

Opportunities to travel and grow your career

A supportive, values-driven team culture

Flexibility when you need it - Up to 3 days WFH (pending events)

The chance to shape how we deliver events across Australia

What you’ll bring

2+ years’ experience in event coordination in a similar role

Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills

Confidence managing budgets and timelines

Clear communication across diverse audiences

Experience mentoring or guiding junior colleagues

Experience using CRM systems to manage event data and engagement

A collaborative mindset and a calm, solutions-focused approach

Bonus points if you’ve worked in health, charity or NFP events, or have experience with virtual platforms and marketing collaboration.

A few extras to know

Some travel and after-hours work will be required

Working with Children and Police Checks may apply

Ready to make your mark?
If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver events that truly matter.

*Interviews will take place from the 27 October