Title: Event Planning & Employee Engagement Coordinator
Duration: 12 months (view to extend)
Rate:$35-45 per hour (+super)
Location: Sydney
Role Overview
Our global client requires someone to focus on the design, coordination, and delivery of initiatives that strengthen company culture and employee connection. Based in Sydney, the role plays a key part in shaping the local engagement strategy while contributing to global program development. The position includes managing on-site events in Sydney and overseeing activities across the broader region. The role reports to a senior leader within the Employee Engagement team located overseas.
Key Responsibilities
· Implement company engagement programs
· Develop creative events and campaigns that highlight local traditions, cultural moments, and business milestones, fostering recognition and connection among employees.
· Support leadership, communications, and HR teams in delivering organisation-wide events such as town halls, all-hands meetings, and key updates.
· Participate in local leadership discussions to support alignment and visibility on engagement priorities.
· Act as a culture and inclusion advocate by ensuring initiatives reflect company values and positively impact the employee experience, in partnership with real estate, equality groups, culture ambassadors, and volunteer programs.
· Oversee budgeting for strategic planning and day-to-day program execution.
Experience & Knowledge
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
· Background in executing large-scale employee events (300+ participants)
· 5+ years of experience in employee engagement and event planning
· Community engagement and project management skills
· Ability to work comfortably in complex or ambiguous situations
· Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional, global, and senior stakeholders
· Proficiency with collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Google Workspace)
· Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship management skills
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