About the role

Government client requires an experienced Senior Events Coordinator to join them on a short-term assignment for a duration of up to a period of 2-3months based in Adelaide CBD with an immediate start.

As the Senior Events Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high level projects and events as part of the department’s strategic program of international activities and market visits.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Market Manager, your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the day-to-day management and delivery of projects and events as part of the department’s strategic program of business missions, ministerial visits and events
• Develop and implement event strategies and project management activities which support the achievements of the department’s objectives
• Coordinate the day-to-day management of programs, logistics, briefing materials and reporting instruments for ministerial visits and inbound and outbound business missions.
• Develop creative concepts for dinners and similar functions, while working with other government departments to deliver successful events.
• Develop sponsorship strategies that deliver benefits for government events and programs as required.
• Develop and manage the evaluation framework for relevant government events and/or programs as required
• Establish reporting frameworks, systems and schedules for relevant government events and/or programs as required and proactively report to the line manager against the same in a timely manner and with regularity
• Coordinate, prepare and write high quality briefings and other relevant correspondence that provide professional advice and reflect government priorities

Experience and Skills

The skills and experience you will need to demonstrate include:

• Knowledge of Government event promotion and sponsorship guidelines and protocols, including approvals and reporting processes
• Demonstrates extensive understanding of, and ability to successfully work within, cultural parameters and industry sectors
• Experience in project management and the management of complex events, making effective presentations at professional workshops and forums and evaluating events and sponsorships
• Proven high level written and oral communication and presentation skills, which enable effective communication with a broad range of people
• Proven ability to establish and maintain consultative and effective working relationships, consult and negotiate with a diverse range of people, at all levels, both internal and external to the department

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in Event Management, Marketing, Communications or equivalent

• Sound knowledge of and experience working within government organisations highly regarded

How to apply?

Please apply online using the appropriate link below forwarding a copy of your resume highlighting your event management experience, your government and/or large organisation experience and your suitability for the role. Please submit your application to Edgardo Robinson quoting ref. 2454627.

Please note:

• Applicants with prior event management experience will be considered only.
• The pay rate offered is inclusive of 25% casual loading.
• The anticipated hours per week are 38 (7.6 hours per day) for this contract.

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.