Mater is looking for a Events and Engagement Coordinator to join the team! This permanent, full-time role is based at Mater Newstead.

You will assist in providing an exceptional event management service to Mater and across all Ministries – Mater Foundation, Mater Health, Mater Education and Mater Research.

Salary range: $72,404 - $80,924 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

You will coordinate and implement event operations and logistics including pre event planning, onsite delivery and post event evaluation

• Support all aspects of event delivery to ensure an exceptional attendee experience, working closely with clients and key stakeholders
• Operate within a set budget and ensure timelines and agreed KPIs are met
• Coordinate external event suppliers and contractors
• Develop terms and conditions, waivers, site evaluation and service provider contracts in consultation with Mater’s compliance teams
• Work with internal clients to identify opportunities for inclusion in sponsorship proposals, and deliver sponsor benefits including event day activations
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Support new initiatives and strive for continuous improvement and effectiveness of events, share knowledge and collaborate with other members of the Corporate Affairs and Growth Team. Maintain and promote a flexible and positive approach to change.
• Support the Events Manager to achieve strategic and operational objectives

About you

You will have tertiary qualification in event management, communication or marketing and/or relevant experience.

• At least three years’ event coordination experience, with community events experience desirable.
• Tertiary qualification in event management, communication or marketing and/or relevant experience
• Experience working in a fast pace, high pressure event delivery environment and be able to hit the ground running
• Proven experience planning and delivering all aspects of event operations and logistics and coordinating event staff, volunteers, suppliers and contractors.
• High level written and verbal communication skills, problem solving and analytical skills and an ability to build relationships with people at all levels
• Knowledge of contemporary and evolving event management trends, including digital event platforms
• High level time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects while successfully manage competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
• Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

Applications close Monday 7 October 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.