Head of Marketing - Events & Sponsorships

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Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We've been part of Australia's story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.

Role Detail

Based in the Sydney CBD office, with a hybrid approach to WFH, this role leads Mallesons experiential marketing strategy, driving revenue through high impact data-driven events, sponsorships, and integrated marketing initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Brand and Marketing in this 14mth parental leave cover, you will focus on ensuring Mallesons remains a leader in innovative, market-relevant events and sponsorships that deliver on the Mallesons strategy, enhance client engagement and elevate Mallesons brand.

Innovation, creativity, cross-functional collaboration and data backed strategies are imperative to this role, along with fostering a high-performing, engaged team.

You will be part of the wider Business Development & Marketing (BD&M) team, who supports the firm to develop strong and enduring relationships with our clients, understanding and identify opportunities in our core markets, winning new business, creating unique client experiences and building a positive reputation as a market leader.

As a member of the BD&M Leadership Group, key responsibilities include:

• Playing a key role in implementing and delivering on the vision for Mallesons experiential marketing program and the Brand Sponsorship strategy, working closely with the Director of Brand and Marketing.
• Leading, developing and executing a distinctive event marketing program aligned with the firm's brand, client, and sector strategies, driving client engagement and boosting brand visibility.
• Working in close collaboration with key internal stakeholders to ensure the event marketing and sponsorship plan is aligned with evolving client needs, expectations and targeted client strategies.
• Implementing a data-driven strategy to inform tactics and evaluate success.
• Driving innovation and AI enablement in event processes, systems, and strategy, ahead of the market.
• Leading cross-functional teams in delivering integrated marketing efforts, coordinating across all BD&M divisions.
• Driving growth by securing and activating high-value sponsorships and partnerships that elevate the Mallesons brand.
• Negotiating and developing creative sponsorship packages that meet client and firm needs while maintaining brand integrity.
• Evaluating the performance of brand sponsorships and adjust strategies to maximise ROI
• Leading, developing and retaining talent in the Event Marketing team, with a focus on fostering a high performance, supportive culture.
• Driving the continuous evolution of strategies to maintain Mallesons as a leader in event marketing and sponsorship initiatives.

About You

With an excellence without arrogance ethos and leadership style of leading by example, you will benefit from well-established systems, processes and ways of working that support success, and have the opportunity to lead a team that delivers sophisticated, in-person and digitally enabled event experiences at scale.

In a high performance, high expectation culture like Mallesons, your ability to operate under pressure with sound judgement, and influence with respectful confidence, will be valued. You will also bring:

• Solid experience and demonstrated senior leadership in Event Marketing and Sponsorships.
• Proven experience in leading and executing events and sponsorship strategy aligned to business goals.
• Strong leadership in managing a high performing team, driving engagement, accountability, and development.
• A forward thinking, AI progressive, and digitally curious approach
• An ability to conceptualise, plan and execute high impact events and sponsorships programs that enhance brand visibility, firm reputation, and provide differentiated client relationship building opportunities.
• Deep knowledge of market trends, industry developments, and competitive landscapes.
• Commercial acumen to ensure events and sponsorships deliver measurable value.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to secure valuable sponsorships and manage high-level external relationships.
• Ability to direct and manage, for yourself and your team, multiple complex projects simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment.

Next Steps

Please click 'Apply Now' to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience.

Applications close COB Tuesday 30th June 2026.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02) 9296 3563.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Why work with us?

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It's a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.

Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons.

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