Partnerships Events Planner

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Company Description

We welcome fearless thinkers.

For over 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has stood up for those who need us most. With courage and compassion, we extend access to justice to countless Australians. We look beyond the immediate challenge to support people in moments that matter across their lives, and continually push for better solutions for our clients. We invest in and empower our people to stand up for what we believe in and go fearlessly forward together.

We work on real cases, achieving important and positive results in real people’s lives, which is why we are one of Australia’s most respected law firms. Maurice Blackburn, experience you can count on.

About the role:

We’re looking for a highly organised, proactive Partnerships Events Planner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes ownership of delivery of Partnership-led events from start to finish.

This is a hands-on delivery role is suited to someone who moves quickly, uses their initiative, is comfortable working with autonomy and takes ownership of delivery. You will be supported, but trusted to run with your work and drive outcomes.

Working across Queensland and the Northern Territory, you will take the lead on planning and delivering Partnerships-led events. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners, with a strong focus on execution, coordination and outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver Partnerships-led events, including union conferences, member nights and training days
• Manage event logistics end-to-end, including stakeholder liaison, materials, venues and on-the-day delivery
• Coordinate Labour Day activities and partnerships stall setup
• Support key partnership initiatives, including Cowboys games and seasonal activations
• Manage event-related promotional materials and merchandise, including ordering, stock control and distribution for events
• Work Collaboratively with union partners, referrers and other external stakeholders
• Capture event insights and support reporting and continuous improvement activities
• Collaborate with Public Affairs and internal teams to ensure alignment and effective event delivery

About you

You are someone who gets things done. You are calm under pressure, highly organised and comfortable working autonomously in a role where priorities can shift quickly.

You do not wait for instructions. You anticipate what is needed, take initiative and follow through to completion.

You will bring:

• Experience coordinating events, conferences or stakeholder engagements
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confidence handling last minute Partnership requests and working to tight timeframes
• The ability to work independently and use sound judgement to problem solve
• Clear and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders
• A practical, hands-on approach to delivery
• Experience using digital tools and systems for event coordination and reporting
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support broader team objectives
• A passion for delivering high-quality experiences and outcomes
• Flexibility to travel when required for events across Queensland and the Northern Territory
• A relevant qualifications in events, marketing or a related discipline are desirable.

Team MB Benefits: 

• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities  
• End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 4 days after 2 years 
• Comprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and $299 reimbursement 
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy 
• Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts 
• A hybrid flex working model 
• Salary Continuance & Life Insurance 
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading 

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Our shared values represent what we stand for and guide how we act, with Courage; Compassion; Collaboration; Fairness and Tenacity. 

We love that you have a life outside of work and we’re happy to support yours. We provide you a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, backed by inclusive leaders and progressive people policies, where you can be your authentic self and thrive. Here we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, enriched by differences in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age and family arrangements. Applications from First Nations People are encouraged. 

Are you ready to join us on a journey to extend access to justice to more Australians, in an organisation and role in which every action you take makes a difference? Apply now.