Time left to apply: End Date: December 12, 2024 (25 days left to apply)
Job requisition ID: R044687
At Bunnings, you'll make a positive difference to our business and beyond. Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople, and the housing industry. Operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites, and online, Bunnings caters for consumer and commercial customers.
By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun, and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work.
About the role: We have a fantastic opportunity for an Events Specialist to join our Corporate Affairs team. This role will contribute to organising, project managing, and executing Bunnings corporate events, including Bunnings Trade Expos across Australia and New Zealand, along with numerous supplier and team events.
Reporting to the Events & Activations Manager, the Events Specialist will provide on-the-ground support, delivery, and advice for key events across Australia and New Zealand, delivering engaging experiences to support the business agenda of team, supplier, retail, and commercial customer engagement.
Our ideal candidate will come with experience in a similar events or related role, who is an expert in project management, event logistics, and making decisions under pressure with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines at once.
Note: This role works across both Australia and New Zealand and will be required to perform regular work out of hours. Some domestic and international travel will be required. What's involved: Ensure consistency and best practice execution of all Bunnings events.Deliver engaging events, projects, and support activities on time and within budget, including all scheduling and reporting as required.Support the Events Lead in ad hoc team duties and responsibilities.You'll need: Tertiary degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, PR, or related discipline preferred.Minimum 3 years of experience in events management within a national corporate, retail business, or agency environment (experience in exhibitions is preferred).Experience in event management software Events Air (preferred).Experience in agency management/processes and ability to develop and maintain mutually respectful partnerships with suppliers.Strong verbal communication skills and high level of interpersonal skills including negotiation.Practical and commercial understanding of operational issues.Good attention to detail, excellent administrative and organisational skills.We're here to support you. Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. Contact us at ****** and a member of the team will be in touch.
You'll be part of a workplace where you'll feel like you belong. There's so much on offer when you're part of our Bunnings team with benefits including:
Our flexible and informal work environment which helps bring balance between work and home.Team discount at Bunnings, OnePass, and with other Wesfarmers retailers including Kmart, Target, Officeworks, and Catch.Discounts from corporate partners (such as private health insurance, gyms, car rental) and cost price food and drinks at our Bunnings café.12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender, annual flu vaccinations, and health checks.The opportunity to create a real difference in your local community and environment.Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter.
Please note that if your application progresses to the reference check stage, you may be required to submit a police check. If your search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role. About UsWe are the leading retailer of home improvement and outdoor living products in Australia and New Zealand, and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople, and the housing industry.
Our ambition is to provide our customers with the widest range of home improvement products in accordance with our lowest prices policy, backed with the best service.
Our Team Members are the soul of our business and bring this vision to life every day in our stores throughout Australia and New Zealand. "We're building the best ... our team makes it happen".
Our CommitmentAt Bunnings, we believe a diverse team creates the best mix of perspectives which helps us innovate and make better decisions. We want our team to have diverse thinking, perspectives, backgrounds, and education, which supports us in representing the local communities we serve and so our team can bring their whole self to work.
A diverse and inclusive team makes everyone feel valued, respected, and connected at work. We're committed to creating a safe and supportive work environment for all team members regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or background.
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