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Form of workJoin the Ekka Entertainment & Education Department, a vital component of The Royal Queensland Show, dedicated to delivering the iconic Ekka, which involves assisting in the planning and coordinating of a range of Entertainment events and competitions and working with entertainers and Community groups. As the Entertainment Assistant for the Royal Queensland Show (RQS/Ekka), you will play a pivotal role in pre-show preparations, planning and delivery of the Entertainment portfolio.
We seek a candidate with administration and planning experience, Your project or event management skills, coupled with excellent communication, a positive attitude, and problem-solving abilities, will make you a valuable addition to our team. The role requires both independent and collaborative work.
The is a temporary position which ends 20 August 2024
About us:
The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) is a member-based organisation. The organisation's charter is to celebrate and champion the essential role agriculture plays in the everyday lives of Queenslanders.
The RNA runs the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka), Queensland's largest event, on behalf of the community for 9 days each year in August. Staged at its original birthplace, the Brisbane Showgrounds, the Ekka showcases its unique tradition and heritage by bringing the city and country together for a once a year exhibition. On average 400,000 people gather to see thousands of exhibits, animals, world-class entertainment and taste award-winning food and wine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the coordination of administration for performers including their contracts, safety documentation, technical requirements, and event accreditation. Liaising with performers, collating bios, images, and additional details for entry into ShowGuide.
- Assist Entertainment & Education Executive and Head of Entertainment as required.
- Assist with the coordination and delivery of aspects within the Entertainment & Education Department, (i.e., Programs, Stages, and Events)
- Assist with the bump-in of Entertainment portfolio venues and areas.
- Stage manage during the Ekka Show dates as necessary, including greeting and escorting performers and/or one-day-event organisers to the venue, ensuring all scheduled performances and events are running on time, etc.
- Post event responsibilities encompassing bump out, thorough post-event reports and customer/performer feedback reports.
- Assist Head of Entertainment & Education as directed
Benefits of Joining the RNA Team:
- Free Inner-City Onsite Parking.
- Staff Events, like team building, lunches & activities.
- Supportive, innovative, friendly team and inclusive company culture.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Serious career development opportunities within a business that values and rewards their staff.
- Opportunity to work on Queensland’s largest annual event.
Skills and Experience:
Although not essential, the following qualifications / experience would be seen favourably:
- A tertiary qualification in Event Management
- Excellent time management skills
- Adaptability
- Outstanding communication, problem solving and negotiation skills.
- Effective organisational skills with a strong motivation to achieve results.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively liaise with a diverse range of people and different audiences
Applications close: COB Friday 22 March 2024
How to Apply:
To be considered for this role, please ensure you include a one page Cover Letter addressing the above selection criteria and your current Resume in your application. Please note that depending on the volume of applications received we may not be able to respond to all. However, all applications submitted will be thoroughly reviewed to assess suitability for the position.
