Apply Events & Community Manager

Events & Community Manager – 8 month fixed term
Lead the front‑end activation of Geelong’s biggest fundraising events and bring community impact to life at Barwon Health Foundation.

• Drive major events like Run 4 Geelong & Catwalk4Cancer
• Front‑end activation with partners, sponsors & community
• Shape unforgettable experiences that fuel real impact

Barwon Health Foundation is gearing up for a huge events season — and we’re looking for an energetic, community‑minded events professional to bring its flagship fundraising events to life. If you thrive on front‑end activation, stakeholder engagement and creating memorable experiences, this role puts you at the heart of Geelong’s most loved community events.

About Barwon Health Foundation
Barwon Health Foundation exists to inspire a healthier community by connecting people who care with the care that people need. As the fundraising arm of Barwon Health, the Foundation supports world‑class care, equipment, research and patient experience across our region. With deep community trust and a proud history of delivering high‑impact fundraising initiatives, the Foundation is a cornerstone of generosity across Geelong and the Barwon South West.

About the Role
This 8‑month contract is all about leading the front‑end delivery of the Foundation’s major fundraising events — including Run 4 Geelong, Catwalk4Cancer, and early planning input into next year’s Geelong’s Longest Lunch.
You’ll work closely with event partners, sponsors, suppliers and community groups to activate high‑quality, high‑energy events that drive participation, fundraising and community connection. This is a hands‑on, outward‑facing role where your creativity, relationship‑building and event leadership will directly shape supporter experience and fundraising outcomes.
Your focus will be on:

• Front‑end event activation and stakeholder engagement
• Driving registrations, participation and peer‑to‑peer fundraising
• Delivering exceptional supporter and attendee experiences
• Representing the Foundation across the community with warmth and confidence

About You
You’re an experienced events professional who loves being out in the community, building momentum and bringing people together. You’re organised, proactive and commercially aware, with the ability to manage multiple moving parts while keeping the supporter experience front and centre.
You bring:

• Experience delivering large‑scale or high‑profile events
• Strong stakeholder and partner engagement skills
• A warm, confident presence in community and corporate settings
• Creativity, initiative and a passion for meaningful impact
• Calmness under pressure and a commitment to excellence

Ready to help deliver Geelong’s biggest community events?
If you’re energised by people, purpose and creating unforgettable event experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and play a key role in delivering Barwon Health Foundation’s major fundraising events.
Harvest has been exclusively briefed for this position.