Position: Event Manager
Reports to: Associate Director Programming & Marketing
Business Units: Programming & Marketing
Location: Adelaide, South Australia (can also be based in Melbourne or Sydney)
Work type: Full Time
Duration: Permanent Ongoing
Company Overview Passion with purpose.
CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia – is an independent, not-for-profit member-based think tank that works to champion ideas, research and policy reform to positively shape economic and social development for all Australians.
We work closely with our national membership base, which includes Australia's leading businesses, community organisations, government departments and academic institutions.
Are you up for your next challenge? Are you passionate about events management and interested in public policy issues?
If you are, then we'd love to have you in our team.
An exciting opportunity awaits for a dynamic and self-driven Event Manager who can manage and deliver innovative, high-quality face to face, hybrid and digital events on a permanent ongoing basis.
As part of our state-based team in Adelaide (can also be based in Melbourne or Sydney), the Events Manager will be working with a nationally diverse Programming team in delivering end to end events logistics and managing ad hoc day to day office operations.
To be successful in this role, you must love collaboration and have a proven track record in successful implementation of events across a variety of formats (face to face, hybrid, digital).
Your ability to build relationships and engage with Senior Executives and key stakeholders will be critical.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Content Programming, your day-to-day activities will include:
Supporting and administering face to face and digital event planning, marketing and pre, during and post event delivery (i.e.
speaker liaison, venue booking, AV, supplier coordination, onsite set up and registration, on the day staff supervision, livestream tech rehearsals etc.
). Building, publishing and marketing events as per programming and marketing deadlines using the CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) and CMS. Supporting sponsor relationships by managing deliverables according to contract arrangements for events. Participating in virtual roundtables and providing support to speaker, host and attendees. Preparing event materials, and administration including event budgets and reporting. Providing daily customer service contact and response to enquiries around events as well as wider CEDA activities, including regularly managing the events inbox as part of an all-team schedule. Ad hoc office management activities to deliver effective daily operation (i.e.
ordering /receiving office provisions, WHS requirements and engagement with building management and external suppliers). You'll love this role if you are: A self-starter with excellent time management and prioritisation skills. Have experience and confidence in engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Have demonstrated high level accuracy, efficiency and organisational skills, combined with strong verbal and written communication skills. Are an experienced CRM/CMS user and highly proficient in MS office. Have a keen interest in current and emerging public policy issues. A critical thinker, passionate about innovation and have commercial awareness. Have at least 2+ years' experience in event management and coordination Have the ability to work as part of a multifunctional, multidisciplinary national team, valuing collegiate team effort and alignment to CEDA values (brave, curious, trust, succeed together, passionate for our member and the greater good). Our work environment is fun and fast-paced, we embrace our values, work flexibly and celebrate success.
Our perks include: Flexible working conditions; Additional week of leave at year-end; Wellbeing leave and flexible Floating public holidays; 12 weeks paid parental leave; 20 days paid family and domestic violence leave Commitment to learning and development; Employee Assistance Program; Salary Packaging benefits; Hybrid working. How do we connect with you? Please email your CV and cover letter to (please include Event Manager in the subject line).
The cover letter must be addressed to Ms Sharon Braun, Associate Director, Content Programming, and detail how your skills and experience align with this position.
Closing date for all applications will be Friday, 9 August 2024, but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.
A salary commensurate with experience and skills and CEDA's broader benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.
Please be reminded that all personal information collected during the selection process will only be used for recruitment and employment purposes.
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