Supply Nation

We are proud to be the Australian leader in supplier diversity, established in 2009 to connect our membership of Australia's leading brands and government with Indigenous businesses across the country.

Our rigorous registration and certification processes ensure our members can be confident of Indigenous ownership. With Indigenous businesses active in every state and territory, in every industry sector, we have been central to the growth of a new economic force.

Our values guide the way we work with our members and suppliers, within our communities and with each other. Through integrity, accountability, collaboration, excellence and empowerment, we create a culture where ideas flourish and a difference is made. We work together to transform the Indigenous business sector.

The opportunity

A fantastic full-time opportunity is now available as an Events Coordinator based in Sydney, New South Wales.

Reporting to the Events Manager and working within the Marketing, Communications and Media team, the overall objective of this role is to ensure events run smoothly on budget and are of an exceptional standard.

This role will be critical in supporting the promotion and delivery of Supply Nation events including trade fairs, forums, and networking events through provision of administration, project management, logistics, registrations, venue liaison and communications. In addition, this role will assist with producing our annual flagship event ‘Connect’, which includes a conference, tradeshow, gala awards dinner and secondary events.

The Events Coordinator will have excellent time management and prioritisation skills to ensure that all events are delivered within budget/timeframe and to an exceptional standard. The functions of the role will continue to evolve with the needs of the organisation and our stakeholders.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage, produce and deliver our annual flagship event Connect: tradeshow, gala awards dinner and any secondary Connect events.
• Support the Events team in delivery of aspects of other ad hoc events including registrations, venue liaison, contractor management, online event logistics and communications.
• Work collaboratively with relevant teams to ensure attendance targets for events are met.
• Support the Events team in the Sponsorship and Speaker logistics, contracts, inclusions and deliverables for the annual Connect event.
• Support the Events team in the Supplier Diversity Awards logistics and process for the annual Connect event.
• Develop and assist with event-related communications/marketing tasks where required (including internal communications to Supply Nation staff).

What we need from you:

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies, cultures and issues affecting Indigenous Australians in business.
• Tertiary qualifications in event management, and demonstrated experience working in a professional/business environment.
• Experience in delivering large scale events including, but not limited to, conferences, tradeshows, gala dinners, training, forums, workshops.
• Experience with ticketing systems, EDM systems, Salesforce or other similar CRM systems and virtual/online event platforms.
• Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills to deliver outcomes on time. 
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

The full position description can be accessed via this link: 

https://supplynation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Supply-Nation-Events-Coordinator-position-description-September-2024.pdf

If you have any further questions relating to the role, please email: recruitment@supplynation.org.au    

Suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

The successful candidates will be rewarded with an attractive salary up to $80,000 (commensurate with skills and experience) PLUS Super and additional benefits including:

• Salary packaging.
• Flexible working arrangements (work from home up to 2 days per week!).

Additionally, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in an organisation where they are making an impact every day! 

We are an organisation with purpose. Our team is inspired by our vision of creating a vibrant, prosperous and sustainable Indigenous business sector. Your next career step could be instrumental in creating an Australia where everyone has the same opportunities to achieve their goals through business ownership.

Don't wait - Apply Now!

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 20 September 2024.

Your application MUST include:

• Current resume, and 
• Cover letter describing what appeals to you about the role and how you meet the key selection criteria.