Event Coordinator

• 2 days a week, increasing to 4 in the lead-up to the event
• Mid-April commencement to December
• Leading University in partnership with a National Association

The Organisation:

Our client is Australia’s peak professional body for career development in the higher and tertiary education sector. Members are professionals working in the student career development, employability, and graduate employment space.

The Role:

This position will manage the logistical arrangements for a 3 day conference in late November, with 200 attendees. The incumbent will play a key role in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with external industry partners and delegates, employers & internal stakeholders. The role will provide high-level support and advice to the Conference Organising Committee.

Responsibilities:

• Arranging, negotiating and managing logistical arrangements for the conference events
• Engaging and overseeing external providers, suppliers and contractors involved with events
• Foster networks and collaborative relationships with internal all stakeholders

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of high-quality events
• Ability to work autonomously and exercise decision making with limited oversight
• Proven ability to set priorities, meet tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure

A Working with Children Check and Booster Vaccination are required to be successful in this role

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