• Job Description

  Req#: 0123721
  • Full time, continuing role
  • Contribute to high quality projects and events across the prestigious Sydney Conservatorium of Music
  • HEO 6 Base salary $99,455- $107,216 p.a. + 17% superannuation
  About the opportunity
  The Sydney Conservatorium of Music (SCM) is one of the oldest and most prestigious music schools in Australia. It is a distinctive part of Sydney’s arts and educational nucleus. The SCM is renowned for its exceptional commitment to music, innovative programs and partnership programs with Australia’s major music organisations. Since its inception in 1915, the Conservatorium has played an important role in shaping Sydney’s cultural identity.
  The Special Events Coordinator supports the strategic external engagement priorities of the SCM with a broad focus on the development and delivery of events, projects, and other external engagement activities. Reporting to the Strategic Relations Manager, tis role includes implementation of the External Engagement Strategy, including providing administrative support, managing effective stakeholder relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and coordinating engagement activities.
  Your key responsibilities will be to:
  • provide organisation and coordination of the SCM events and special projects including Masterclasses, Donor and Alumni events and other special performances and school engagement activities
  • provide management and coordination of travel scholarships and global mobility opportunities
  • represent the SCM and University at a range of functions in a professional manner, including meet and greet of VIP guests, dealing with the public and performing front-of-house duties where necessary
  • ensures appropriate coordination of venue bookings, accommodation, catering and other logistic support services such as AV or ICT support
  • manage administrative activities and services including records keeping and provide accounting support.
  About you
  • previous experience in event coordination, with experience in a musical or arts organisation preferred
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability work autonomously and part of a team
  • ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines
  • experience in financial management including managing budgets and controlling income and expenditure
  • advanced MS Office skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel and Mail Merge.
  To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
  Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
  Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.
  Pre-employment checks
  Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
  EEO statement
  At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
  How to apply
  Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
  For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
  For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to lena.jiang@sydney.edu.au .
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  Applications Close
  Friday 13 September 2024 11:59 PM

• About the company

  The University of Sydney is an Australian public research university in Sydney, Australia.

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