Event Lead
10-month maternity leave cover Full-time Ultimo, Sydney NSW
Preferred start date: 7 December 2026
Lead high-impact events that bring the ActivateUTS student experience to life - from O'Day to Awards Dinners and everything in between.
If you are a seasoned events professional who thrives on end-to-end delivery, loves campus culture and wants your work to genuinely matter to thousands of students, this is the role for you.
This is a 10-month full-time fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, where you will step into a role that is central to the ActivateUTS calendar. The events you lead - O'Day, O'Fest, Weeks of Action, Awards Dinners and more - are not just events. They are moments that define the UTS student experience.
About ActivateUTS
ActivateUTS brings the UTS experience to life beyond the classroom. We run 190+ student clubs and societies (39,000+ memberships), support 455 elite athletes across 44 sports, and delivered over 5,800 events last year. Our commercial venues, including Aerial Function Centre, The Underground, The Loft on Broadway, The Terrace, ActivateFit.Gym and the UTS Store, generate revenue that is fully reinvested into student programs and experiences.
We are a not-for-profit of around 60 permanent staff and 100+ casuals across hospitality, fitness, events, retail and student engagement, all on one campus in the heart of the city.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Student Life & Sport Marketing and sitting within the Student Life & Sport department, the Event Lead is responsible for the end-to-end planning and delivery of key events that bring the ActivateUTS brand and student experience to life.
This role leads the execution of high-impact events including Awards Dinners,



Weeks of Action, O'Day and O'Fest, while supporting the development and implementation of event strategies aligned with ActivateUTS' broader goals. You will have direct coordination and day-to-day direction of an Event Coordinator, including dedicated casual event coordination support.
You will own the annual events portfolio and calendar, manage budgets, drive post-event analysis and continuously improve how ActivateUTS delivers events that connect, engage and inspire the student community.
This is a 10-month full time fixed-term maternity leave cover role, based on the UTS City Campus in Ultimo for the duration of the contract. Work from home may be considered by agreement with your manager, subject to operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Event Strategy and Management

- Lead the planning and execution of key ActivateUTS events across the annual calendar, ensuring alignment with ActivateUTS strategy and values.
- Develop and implement detailed event strategies and plans in collaboration with the Head of Student Life & Sport Marketing and the broader Student Life and Marketing team.
- Own the annual events portfolio and calendar, providing oversight, strategic planning and prioritisation across major and minor events.
- Set, track and report against event KPIs and budgets,



owning post-event analysis and continuous improvement across the portfolio.
- Coordinate and supervise casual event staff and junior event resources across the events calendar.
- Deliver end-to-end event execution, including logistics, production, vendor coordination, catering, AV and styling.
- Prepare detailed event documentation, including run sheets, risk assessments and budgets.
- Identify opportunities to enhance existing events and integrate UTS and club-led initiatives to increase engagement.
- Maintain strong relationships with UTS departments to drive collaboration.
- Oversee production of branded event collateral, ensuring sustainability and brand alignment.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to design promotional campaigns and track event KPIs.

Post-Event Analysis and Reporting
- Develop and distribute post-event surveys to gather meaningful feedback.
- Analyse event data to generate actionable insights and inform continuous improvement.
- Report on event outcomes and budget performance, ensuring accountability and alignment with targets.

Sponsorship and Partnerships
- Support the implementation and delivery of sponsor activations across the ActivateUTS events portfolio, working with the sponsorship function.
- Work with sponsor relationships, ensuring event asset delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Provide sponsorship activity updates and revenue reporting as required.

Team Coordination and Leadership
- Lead and support junior event staff and volunteers to ensure smooth event delivery.
- Coordinate event team workflows, delegating tasks and providing guidance.
- Promote a positive and accountable team culture.

Work Heal

📌 Event Lead (Australia)
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