• Ongoing/ Non-ongoing
• Full-time Canberra based role
• Collaborative team and varied work

The Events Manager is a key role in AGS’s Client Services team and is central to helping AGS deliver a range of events to its clients.

About us
Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) is the Australian Government’s central legal practice and part of the Attorney-General’s Department. AGS helps Commonwealth clients to manage legal issues, navigate new challenges and find solutions which deliver the best outcomes for Australia. We are a self-funded legal practice and compete for our work.

AGS is unique. AGS is dedicated to the national interest and is a trusted advisor to Government.

AGS is innovative. Drawing on an exceptional depth of experience and expertise, we assist the Australian Government in the development and implementation of solutions to legal issues that have national importance.

AGS is diverse. With offices in every capital city and a team of 715 staff, including 500 lawyers, we work in more than 40 different areas of law related to government.

About the role
As the Events Manager you will have an integral role in supporting the delivery of AGS’s events and in particular events for our clients. The role will include:

• project management and delivery of high-profile, high-quality external and significant internal events
• procurement, venue and supplier contract management and compliance
• reviewing and updating data in the client relationship management (CRM) system
• drafting and managing event budgets, coordinating with presenters and project managing event debriefs, including feedback surveys, reporting and analysis.

The position is located within the AGS Client Services team in Canberra. You will work in a highly engaged, collaborative, flexible and supportive team.

For further information about the requirements of the Events Manager position, please refer to the role description available below.

About you
The successful candidate will ideally have:

• excellent organisational and project management skills
• be flexible
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• excellent attention to detail
• be a strong team player
• a proactive and professional approach focussed on delivery of solutions through engagement with key stakeholders
• have a background in event management
• the ability to think on your feet and problem-solve to meet business needs.

You will work with a community of professionals dedicated to the national interest. You will work collaboratively in an inclusive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued, and success is rewarded. We offer our employees competitive remuneration packages, including 15.4% superannuation.

AGS is a supportive organisation which embraces diversity. We understand that work is only part of your life and while our workplace can be demanding at times, we also provide access to a range of flexible working options, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing benefits to support your needs throughout your career.

How to apply
To apply you must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline Level.

To apply, please click the ‘Begin’ button. Please provide a covering letter (no more than 2 pages), addressing the requirements of the job and your relevant experience, and your CV.

Applications close at 5:00pm (AEDT) on Monday, 11 November 2024.

Further enquiries
Further information can be obtained by contacting Bianca Locandro, Director Marketing 03 9242 1283 or Natalie Lightfoot, HR Business Partner 02 6253 7529.