Job Description
Are you an experienced events leader looking for a meaningful role in a respected, purpose-led organisation?
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Looking for an opportunity to lead a significant events portfolio and a collaborative, dedicated team?
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Here's an prospect to bring your energy, leadership and commercial acumen to an established and successful program in the industry that underpins Australia's prosperity, resilience and liveability.
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Heart Talent is delighted to partner with the Australian Water Association — the peak body for Australia's water sector — as it enters an exciting new chapter.
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Powered by a renewed purpose to inspire, connect and transform, AWA is evolving from a connector of water professionals into a catalyst for system-wide change — with events at the heart of how that connection and value is delivered.
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With a new five-year strategy setting clear direction for the water community and a vision for a sustainable water future, there's real momentum behind growing AWA's reach and impact through member experience and events, making this an exciting time to join the organisation.
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WHAT'S ON OFFER
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permanent, full time role
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Chatswood office
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hybrid working — 3 days in office/2 days WFH
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salary packaging and novated leasing options
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respected brand in a thriving sector
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diverse programs, initiatives and stakeholders
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investment in advocacy, capability and sector-level impact
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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
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A critical touchpoint and cornerstone of engagement for the water community, AWA events play a pivotal part in the organisation's strategy.
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Reporting to the Executive General Manager, Engagement and Member Value, you'll lead the AWA events program and team to deliver more than 80 events a year,



including the flagship annual Ozwater.
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This role will see you:
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own the events and exhibition portfolio, spanning national, state-based, digital and branch-led events
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lead, guide and mentor an established and committed team (6 direct reports)
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lead Ozwater, another national conference and a new international conference
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own budget planning and management across the program, including quarterly P&L; tracking and forecasting to drive revenue outcomes
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support and guide capability uplift in budget and financial management
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help shape more connected, improved ways of working with internal stakeholders
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grow AWA's digital and hybrid events offering
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manage external contractors, suppliers and vendors to ensure strong event delivery.
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ABOUT YOU
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You're an experienced, positive and adaptive people leader with significant experience leading an events program or portfolio either in house or within an agency or PCO.
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You're commercially-minded with experience managing a P&L;, tracking event and quarterly performance and reporting to internal stakeholders, including the Board.
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You're a people-first leader with strong interpersonal skills and a constructive approach to accountability and results.
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You're comfortable working with a range of internal stakeholders, committees and volunteers, balancing visible leadership with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and be hands-on when needed.
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You have experience with digital and hybrid events, including creating new event formats.
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While water or association sector experience is not a prerequisite, you have a genuine interest in doing work that matters in a purpose-driven organisation.
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Heart Talent is committed to responding to every applicant.
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📌 Head Of Events (New South Wales)
🏢 Heart Talent
📍 New South Wales