Events Specialist

  • 497648
  • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
  • Full Time Fixed Term

Parental leave cover – 12 month contract 
 

  • 5 weeks annual leave + other amazing benefits 

  • Genuine Career Development opportunities 

  • Melbourne based role (WFH Monday and Fridays) 

About Us 

At Sportsbet, we’re all about bringing excitement to life for our 2.4 million customers. As part of the global Flutter Group, we’re a tight-knit team of 1,300 in Melbourne, Sydney, and Darwin, passionate about challenging the status quo. We’re proud to be recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies and one of the Top 10 Workplaces for Women. 

We’re an inclusive employer who celebrates diversity and is committed to helping you thrive. Whether you’re looking for flexibility, career growth, or a supportive environment, we’re here to help you succeed. 

Committed To Responsible Gambling 

Our commitment to responsible gambling is genuine and demonstrated through the wide range of responsible gambling initiatives and tools. 

We’re proud to be the leaders in responsible gambling in our industry, not just locally, but globally. 

About the Role 

As our Events Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of creating unforgettable experiences for Sportsbet’s people. You’ll lead the planning and execution of key enterprise events that reflect our strategic goals and vibrant culture. From venue selection and vendor management to budget oversight and flawless delivery, you’ll ensure every event is memorable, engaging, and fun. 

You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to bring ideas to life, manage logistics across multiple office locations, and continuously improve how we deliver events. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining our events calendar and developing best-practice systems that elevate our workplace experience. 

About You 

You’re a creative and strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves delivering exceptional experiences. You bring a customer-first mindset, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. 

  • You have a customer-first attitude and constantly strive to improve customers’ experience 

  • You question the status quo and look at things in new ways to drive innovation 

  • You value and encourage others’ expertise, efforts and ideas and provide support when things don’t always go as planned 

  • You challenge yourself to do things differently and go the extra mile to overdeliver on excitement 

  • You are passionate about learning and adapting to continually improve 

  • You work hard, you don’t take yourself too seriously and you have fun along the way! 

  • You bring strategic thinking aligned with company values 

  • You’re creative and innovative in event design 

  • You communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders 

  • You’re highly detail-oriented and proactive in risk management 

  • You manage budgets confidently and efficiently 

  • You adapt easily in dynamic, high-pressure environments 

  • You have experience in event design, planning, and execution 

  • You’re skilled in project management and stakeholder coordination 

  • You hold (or are working towards) qualifications in event or project management (desirable but not essential) 

 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

  •  The Benefits!

Along with a competitive salary , we will also provide you with: 

  • 25 days annual leave (a whole extra week of holidays!) 

  • Genuine flexible working 

  • Development budget to send you to conferences, events, courses and other learning opportunities. 

  • Weekly concierge service including free massages, manicure/nail appointments - all onsite! 

  • Daily fresh fruit, free breakfast, sparkling water and Kombucha on tap in the office (did we mention we have a Thursday afternoon social hour?) 

  • Tailored career development programs with a yearly tools down day to focus on goals 

  • End of trip facilities with an onsite table tennis and pool table 

  • Access to our employee assistance program and a Circle In membership 

 

What’s the Green Tick Feeling? 

Well, it’s different for everyone, yet unites us all. It’s the feeling you get when you succeed, no matter what success looks like to you. It could be developing your career, it could be working on an industry leading project, or it could be making it to school pick up in time. It's all the little and big things that make you feel like you’re thriving when working at Sportsbet.  
 
We’re an inclusive employer who welcomes you for who you are, as you are – so, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We also know flex means different things to different people, so let us know how we can support you to be your best.  
 
We review applications quickly, so apply soon! Check out our Life@Sportsbet Instagram, LinkedIn, and careers website for more about our inclusive culture. 

Ready for your Green Tick Feeling? Apply now. 

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