Event Coordinator

Come shape the future of education with us.

At Compass, we’re on a mission to transform the school day for everyone - from staff and students to families and administrators. We build smart, seamless technology that empowers schools to focus on what really matters: learning, growing and thriving.

That mission has fuelled our growth into a global scale-up, now supporting 5,000+ schools across three countries, backed by a team of 300+ people. Our all-in-one school management platform is redefining how education communities connect, communicate and operate.

We’re now looking for an Event Coordinator to join our AU Marketing team and help deliver impactful events that strengthen our presence across the education sector.

About the Role & Team

Reporting to the National Marketing Manager, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end coordination and delivery of Compass-hosted events and Compass’ participation in major industry conferences and exhibitions .

This role is ideal for someone early in their marketing or events career who wants hands-on experience managing logistics, coordinating vendors and supporting campaigns that directly contribute to business growth.

You’ll work closely with Sales, Customer Success and the broader Marketing team to ensure every event runs smoothly and delivers a memorable experience for schools.

What you’ll do:

Event Coordination

• Maintain a calendar of industry events and support the team in identifying relevant exhibition and sponsorship opportunities.
• Coordinate Compass' participation in third-party events, including exhibitor portal submissions and coordinating with contractors to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain project management tools and create clear event briefs and run sheets to support on-site teams at external industry gatherings.
• Coordinate the logistics for Compass-hosted events, including venue sourcing, catering, audiovisual needs, invitations, and registrations.
• Liaise with speakers, presenters, and vendors to ensure a flawless event execution.
• Deliver marketing commitments linked to our partnership and conference agreements.
• Support event promotion and follow-up campaigns to maximise engagement.

Post-Event Reporting & Management

• Collaborate with Sales to ensure that event information is accurately recorded and promptly updated in Monday.com.
• Track event metrics including registrations, attendance and pipeline, ensuring that post-event reports are completed within the designated timelines.
• Ensure event leads are uploaded into the CRM promptly to support lead tracking and ROI reporting.

Admin & Merch Management

• Maintain and organise marketing assets and materials in Google Drive and Zoho WorkDrive.
• Keep an updated inventory of merchandise and promotional materials, ensuring they are fresh and relevant for upcoming events.
• Coordinate with suppliers in Australia and internationally for event merchandise and promotional materials.
• Arrange distribution of collateral and merchandise to our interstate offices and events.

Marketing Support

• Support CRM list management while ensuring ongoing data hygiene.
• Maintain marketing project trackers and assist in monitoring event and campaign expenditures.
• Collaborate with the global marketing crew on collaborative projects.
• Create simple campaign assets (like social media graphics and email headers) using Canva as needed.
• Act as the primary liaison for internal marketing inquiries, effectively triaging as needed.

Requirements:
About You

You’re organised, proactive and highly detail-oriented. You enjoy bringing people together through well-run events and take pride in making sure every detail is taken care of.

You'll bring:

• 2+ years’ experience in marketing, events or a related field, ideally within the education or technology sector.
• Strong technical confidence, with experience using tools such as Monday.com, Canva and CRM platforms (preferably HubSpot or Zoho), along with email marketing programs and a willingness to use AI tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and multitasking capability, managing multiple projects, deadlines and event logistics simultaneously.
• A proactive and structured approach to work, with the ability to anticipate needs and keep projects moving.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering consistently high-quality work.
• A positive, collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a small, fast-paced team environment.
• Strong initiative and ownership, with the confidence to plan ahead and solve problems as they arise.

Benefits:
What’s in it for you?

You’ll join a purpose-driven company at a genuinely exciting stage of growth, with the opportunity to make a real impact on education at scale.

What we offer:

• A hybrid working environment, with teams spending three days a week in person at our office hubs.
• Learning and development opportunities, including a dedicated PD budget.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including face-to-face, phone and live chat support.
• A parental leave program for both primary and secondary carers.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where your voice is valued and heard.
• The chance to grow alongside a fast-moving, ambitious organisation.

Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Prior to commencing employment, you’ll need:

• A valid Employee Working With Children Check
• A satisfactory National Police Check
• Verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia (e.g. citizenship, passport or birth certificate)
• A valid Australian Drivers License

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re excited about coordinating events that create meaningful connections across the education community, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about Compass on our website - https://www.compass.education/.