Job Description
Part time 22.8 hours per week position
Apply your event expertise in a purpose driven organisation
Progressive culture and flexible work options
About the company
As one of Australia’s largest independent health and medical research institutions, HMRI brings together researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, industry and the community with the purpose of transforming health and the well-being of our communities.
As they celebrate 25 years of impact, HMRI is actively preparing for a future of growth, establishing themselves as a renowned institution known for groundbreaking discoveries and future-focused, state-of-the-art clinical research.
About the opportunity:
Events enable HMRI to connect with its current and future supporters, stakeholders, and the wider community. Reporting into the Head of Marketing and Communications, The Events Specialist will partner with internal sponsors to plan, promote, and deliver events to achieve HMRI objectives. This is an opportunity to join an engaged, committed, and progressive team where your input is valued.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Manage the events calendar and budget ensuring detailed event plans, budgets, and post event return on investment analysis for each event in continuous consultation with the event sponsor.
Deliver researcher collaboration and brand-based events, including trade shows, seminars, workshops, launches, conferences, professional and networking events for in person, hybrid and virtual platforms, and community events and campaigns.
Negotiation of contracts for venues, catering, audio-visual equipment, signage, on-site production, and post-event details.
Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to coordinate the promotion of events, for example, advertising, content development, and online presence.
Research and identify financially beneficial new event opportunities to grow HMRI’s event portfolio and profile.
About you:
We are looking for an energetic, warm, and engaging events professional who is passionate about working for a values driven organisation where you will be making a positive difference by contributing to important and meaningful research. We are looking for somebody who is a skilled networker and who can build strong and sustainable relationships with key stakeholders. A high level of organisational skills is required, with experience working to deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Some events may require attendance outside of normal work hours.
Key Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in Events Management, Marketing, Project Management, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated multi-event project management experience in a similar environment for example in a corporate setting.
Proven experience in coordinating and implementing successful event campaigns and initiatives from brief to implementation, including alignment with strategic goals, achieving key milestones and within budget.
Ability to work cooperatively, to accomplish joint tasks, build positive working relationships, and work as an effective and high-functioning member of a team.
Advanced computer skills and ideally experience working with CRMs and event management software with a strong aptitude to adopt and utilise cloud-based platforms.
To access a success profile pack including position description and essential criteria, please click here.
Applications should include cover letter addressing the criteria and CV. Confidential enquiries can be made to Chelsea Farrar on 02 4927 2027 or Monique Marten on 02 4927 2032.
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