Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $131,053 - $153,213
Grade: VIT6
Occupation: Communications, marketing and media
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VG/1904283
The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is an independent statutory authority, whose primary function is to regulate members of the teaching profession.
About us
The VIT’s vision is to ensure that Victorian learners have the best teachers. All our work focusses on raising the quality of teaching, and providing for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Be part of a workforce who share VIT’s vision and are committed to contributing to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Manager, Event Coordination and Delivery
Salary range $131,053 - $153,213 plus statutory super.
Are you a seasoned event professional who thrives on creating memorable experiences? Do you have a passion for problem-solving and delivering events that align with strategic objectives? Can you manage complex logistics while keeping stakeholders engaged and satisfied? Are you ready to lead high-impact events that strengthen brand presence and drive organisational success?
If you fit this profile, then you could join the dynamic Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Team at VIT with an exciting and challenging mandate to enable quality teaching, and provide for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
The Manager, Event Coordination and Delivery role offers an outstanding career opportunity for a professional who is passionate about using their expertise and leadership to support VIT in its regulation of Victorian teachers. With expert knowledge on event management and strategic communications, excellent organisational and analytical skills, and a strong attention to detail, the role will ensure VIT is well informed in effective stakeholder engagement and the delivery of high-impact events that align with VIT's strategic objectives.
Be part of a forward-thinking, risk-based regulator where ideas and opinions are valued.
About the role
This role will require you to:
About you
As an e xperienced Events Manager you will have sound and practical expertise in planning, coordinating, and delivering high-impact events that align with organisation objectives. You have sound knowledge of current best practices in event management, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation.
Your background includes managing complex logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships to ensure seamless execution. Ideally, you also have a passion for child safety and experience working within the education sector, enabling you to deliver events that reflect VIT's values and strategic priorities.
In addition to this, as the successful candidate, you will have:
How to apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the attached position description.
To discuss this role further, please contact Manning Fell, Branch Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Team by email at [email protected]
Recruitment and selection process
During the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to submit to various assessment tools and pre-employment screenings. This may include consent to conduct a nationally coordinated criminal history check.
The VIT is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and stakeholders. We require all employees to comply with VIT's vaccination policy.
Applications close Sunday, 25 January 2026 at 11.59pm.