At Supply Nation, our foundation is built upon unwavering values that guide every aspect of our work. We are committed to fostering economic independence and self-determination for Indigenous Australians. Through our dedication to integrity, respect, collaboration, and innovation, we strive to create meaningful and sustainable change in our communities. Our ethos is centred on empowerment, ensuring Indigenous businesses have the support and opportunities they need to thrive. At Supply Nation, we believe in the power of economic participation to drive social and cultural advancement, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this movement.

Supply Nation has an exciting full-time opportunity for an Events Coordinator based in our Sydney office to support its Events team with its upcoming events schedule!

Supply Nation is the Australian leader in Supplier Diversity and provides a direct business to business purchasing link between corporate Australia, government agencies and Indigenous owned businesses. Our events aim to foster connections between our Indigenous businesses and corporate, government and not-for profit members and highlight our positioning as a leader in the Indigenous business sector. Our events are integral to what we do in connecting our stakeholders and positioning our organisation as a leader in the space.

Reporting to the Events Manager and working within the Marketing, Communications and Media team, the overall objective of this role is to ensure events run smoothly on budget and are of an exceptional standard.

This role will be critical in supporting the promotion and delivery of Supply Nation events including trade fairs, forums, and networking events through provision of administration, project management, logistics, registrations, venue liaison and communications. In addition, this role will assist with producing our annual flagship event ‘Connect’, which includes a conference, tradeshow, gala awards dinner and secondary events.

More specifically, your responsibilities include:

• Manage, produce and deliver our annual flagship event Connect: tradeshow, gala awards dinner and any secondary Connect events.
• Support the Events team in delivery of aspects of other ad hoc events including registrations, venue liaison, contractor management, online event logistics and communications.
• Work collaboratively with relevant teams to ensure attendance targets for events are met.
• Support the Events team in the Sponsorship and Speaker logistics, contracts, inclusions and deliverables for the annual Connect event.
• Support the Events team in the Supplier Diversity Awards logistics and process for the annual Connect event.
• Develop and assist with event-related communications/marketing tasks where required (including internal communications to Supply Nation staff).

What we need from you:

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies, cultures and issues affecting Indigenous Australians in business.
• Tertiary qualifications in event management, and demonstrated experience working in a professional/business environment.
• Experience in delivering large scale events including, but not limited to, conferences, tradeshows, gala dinners, training, forums, workshops.
• Experience with ticketing systems, EDM systems, Salesforce or other similar CRM systems and virtual/online event platforms.
• Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills to deliver outcomes on time.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

The full position description can be accessed via this link: https://supplynation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Position-Description-Events-Coordinator-February-2025.pdf

Suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

The successful candidates will be rewarded with an attractive salary up to $80,000 (commensurate with skills and experience) PLUS Super and additional benefits including:

• Salary packaging.
• Flexible working arrangements (work from home up to 2 days per week!).

Additionally, you have the opportunity to work in an organisation that is making an impact every day!

We are an organisation with purpose. Our team is inspired by our vision of creating a vibrant, prosperous and sustainable Indigenous business sector. Your next career step could be instrumental in creating an Australia where everyone has the same opportunities to achieve their goals through business ownership.

If you have any further questions relating to the role, please email: [email protected]

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 16 March 2025.