QLS has a 12-month, full-time opportunity for an Events Team Lead to join their Member Experience & Events team. The Member Experience & Events team designs and delivers QLS member events and experiences that strengthen engagement, support professional learning and promote meaningful industry conversations across the legal profession.

The Event Team Lead oversees the events function, leading a small team to deliver a high-quality annual events program aligned with strategic objectives.

In this role you will:

• Lead, mentor and support the Events team to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Plan, manage and deliver the annual events calendar, including large-scale complex events.
• Manage event budgets, revenue targets, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Oversee logistics, presenters, suppliers, sponsors and internal stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement, identify risks/opportunities and support strategic initiatives.

Ideally you will have the following:

• Qualifications in event management, business or marketing, with 7+ years of corporate event experience.
• Experience leading a team and delivering in‑person, hybrid and online events.
• Strong communication, customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High competency with Microsoft 365 and Event/CRM systems (EventsAir and Dynamics 365 highly desirable).
• Proven ability to manage budgets, meet deadlines, and deliver consistently high‑quality work.

Why join us?

By joining QLS you will assist to build a society that genuinely cares about its members, people and Queensland law.

• Our purpose is to be an authoritative voice, to help members succeed, to connect with the profession and respect, protect and promote human rights in line with our vision.
• Our workforce is diverse, inclusive and equal; and is representative of our members.
• We are committed to leading change through our people.
• We provide 12 weeks parental leave irrespective of primary or secondary carers
• We are proud to be listed on Diversity Council Australia's Inclusive Employer Index.
• Employees have flexibility within a social and collaborative environment.

Please note:

• that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
• you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
• this position may require the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection. 

For more information about the role, including obtaining a copy of the position description, please email People and Capability on people@qls.com.au or call 07 3842 5803.