National Events Manager

  • An exciting opportunity to work on events for the iconic Jeans for Genes brand and internationally respected Children’s Medical Research Institute
  • Make an important contribution to the health of children through medical research
  • Bring your competencies in event management to raise vital funds and awareness for research into childhood genetic disease

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the nation’s most highly regarded independent medical research centres. Our research focuses on the areas of embryonic development and birth defects, cancer, neuroscience and gene therapy and we have a strong international reputation based on our research outcomes. CMRI’s research programs are supported by state of the art facilities and committed research and support staff. Our achievements are made possible by a loyal network of community supporters, highly engaged donors and the very successful Jeans for Genes® fundraising campaign.

We are looking for a NationalEvents Manager with at least 8 years’ experience in fundraising event management. You will be joining a dynamic fundraising team in an exciting growth period. You will be responsible for managing the strategic development, return on investment, budget, planning and coordination of all CMRI events. These will include the Jeans for Genes Gala Denim Dinner, local, regional and interstate external events engaging supporters and donors within community, as well as internal events for CMRI’s supporters, major donors and stakeholders.

You will report to the Head of Fundraising and work closely with key stakeholders across the Institute.

You will be provided with a competitive remuneration package in accordance with qualifications and experience. Additional benefits include the provision of a Public Benevolent Institution salary packaging scheme and participation in an employer-contributed superannuation fund.

Applications should include a cover letter (citing PV1734), curriculum vitae and contact details (phone/email) of three professional referees and be forwarded to

Closing date for applications is Friday 5th January 2018.