About AUSactive

AUSactive is the peak health and exercise industry association. As a not-for-profit organisation, we exist to encourage all Australians to engage in physical activity, professionalise the exercise and active health industry through engaging in partnerships, advocacy, delivering education and accreditation.

We're made up of almost 15,000 Professionals, 3,500 exercise businesses, 3,000 exercise students, 200 CEC providers and 44 Quality Accredited businesses who are leading the way in quality service delivery in an industry with over 7 million active consumers.

AUSactive is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We aspire to be an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

• Role Event Coordinator
• Department Business Development
• Reporting to GM of Business Development
• Location Sydney

Details

Full-time

Role Overview

This position is responsible for:

• Assist in the planning and execution of events and activations around the country.
• Assist with all aspects of our event program from concept development, through to venue and entertainment selection and the roll out of education programs, awards program, activations and exhibitions.
• Work with sponsors and partners on roll out and execution in a professional but dynamic manner
• Introduce and foster new partnerships
• Diligently oversee the timings and coordination of marketing and promotional roll outs through all touch points including web, social and digital
• Work with internal and external teams to curate events to ensure industry exposure
• Collaborate with the marketing team
• Rally the team to pull together resources in an efficient manner to create unforgettable experiences

You will be a good fit for this role if you:

• Have previous experience in event management
• Have worked on awards programs or roadshows
• Live and breathe creativity and can bring “big sky ideas” to the table
• Are a whiz at project management platforms
• Are energetic and thrive in a fast past environment
• Can problem solve under pressure in high stakes situations
• Have impeccable attention to detail

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications in event management or currently studying events
• Working with Children clearance
• Experience in a related field or similar role

Personal qualities & behaviours

Essential

• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent IT and data management skills
• Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work efficiently and prioritise to achieve defined team and individual daily, weekly and monthly KPIs

Desirable

• Capacity to work efficiently on multiple events, ensuring that event deadlines and budgets are met
• Interest in the health and exercise industry

Job benefits and perks

We are an energetic and vibrant team working on activating the nation: Every body, Every way, Every day. You will receive training, including ongoing development in your role.

Our employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives, so by joining our team you will have:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 4 weeks annual leave per year
• 3 days paid leave at Christmas
• 1 day of paid birthday leave
• Up to 6 days of paid active recreation leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and Workplace Wellbeing Clinician
• Access to co-contribution for certain professional development