Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you have a knack for event coordination, fundraising, and teamwork? Variety – the Children’s Charity Victoria is looking for an experienced Events Coordinator to join their motoring team. The event coordinator plays a vital role in supporting our renowned fundraising events, including the Bash, Rally Around Victoria, 4WD Adventure, and Brats Bash.

Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team that works together to create real impact. If you love event planning, building relationships, and working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Coordination

• Assist in the end-to-end planning, coordination, and production of Variety’s motoring events.
• Maintain participant records and manage event ticketing in Salesforce (CRM).
• Oversee entrant onboarding, compliance, and merchandise orders.
• Support volunteer, casual staff, and contractor coordination.
• Assist in general administration and logistics for all Variety events.

Event Communications

• Assist in producing monthly newsletters, event collateral, and information packs.
• Ensure personal thank-you letters are sent to participant’s post-event.
• Fundraising Support
• Help implement creative and effective fundraising strategies.
• Assist in procuring donated goods and services for fundraising initiatives.

Team Collaboration & Culture

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment.
• Be an active and enthusiastic part of the Variety team.

aBOUT YOU

• Passionate about making a difference in kids’ lives.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative and energetic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications & Experience

• A tertiary degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years’ experience in event coordination, fundraising, or project management.
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Funraisin, Microsoft Suite (including SharePoint and Teams).
• A Victorian Driver’s Licence, Working with Children’s Check, and Federal Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Location: Victoria, Australia
• Work Type: Full-Time (occasional after-hours and interstate travel required)

Why Join Us?

Variety is a well established children's charity that has been operating in Australia for 50 years. As a Variety team member, you’ll be part of our impact-driven, fun, and passionate team and will work on exciting events that change kids' lives. If you love event planning, community engagement, and creating unforgettable experiences, this role is for you!