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Position Available: Events Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)

Join a team dedicated to supporting over 35,000 graduate students.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced events professional to lead a dynamic and diverse program of graduate student events and engagement initiatives within a student-focused organisation.

As Events Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the graduate student experience across Monash University’s campuses by delivering high-quality events, programs and activities that foster connection, inclusion and community. From large-scale orientation events and flagship social programs to engagement and welfare activities and volunteer programs, no two days in this role are the same.

You will lead the operational delivery of MGA’s events portfolio, supervise a talented and passionate team of Event Officers and work closely with student leaders, University stakeholders and external partners to deliver engaging and impactful experiences for graduate students.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys balancing operational coordination with hands-on event delivery, and is passionate about creating meaningful student experiences through innovative and well-executed programs.

This role is a 12-month fixed term contract for a maternity leave cover.

For a full list of key responsibilities, selection criteria, and other important information about the role, view our SEEK ad here.

 

Please click here for the full position description.

 

Sounds great! How do I apply?

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and short cover letter via our SEEK ad.

 

Applications close: Thursday, 11 June 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the closing date.

 


Do you have questions?

Please email mga-events@monash.edu if you have questions about this position.

 

 

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