Event Coordinator - Ekka

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.

About the Role:

We are currently in search of a Event Coordinator-Ekka with preferably 1-2 years’ experience in major events, agricultural shows or volunteer-based community events. As a Competition & Events Planner you will be responsible for the successful planning and operation of various agricultural competitions.

The Ekka showcases the best of Queensland and with over 50 competitions ranging from beef cattle, wine, through to bush poetry. There is variety and diversity across the various competitions and events, and no two days are the same, during the annual planning and delivery cycle.

This fantastic opportunity will see you work with key stakeholders to plan, organise and deliver competitions and related events that are relevant, credible, engaging, sustainable and that deliver a superior exhibitor experience.

About You:

To be successful in the role you would need to be proficient in the following competencies:

• Planning & Organising - Being able to effectively plan the full life cycle of the competition from schedule development through to implementation including attention to detail and time management
• Project Management - Effectively project manage the components of the competition life cycle to ensure critical milestones are met on time and on budget.
• Resilience and Adaptability - Ability to cope with stress and challenges and manage issues in an optimistic way. Effectively respond to issues in a proactive manner to ensure they are resolved in a timely fashion.
• Stakeholder / Exhibitor Relationships - Build professional and effective relationships with stakeholders and exhibitors. Including being available (i.e. answering phone calls and responding to emails) and responding in a timely and effective communication style.
• Problem Solving - It’s important to demonstrate that, when a problem arises, you are able to stay calm under pressure, understand the possible causes / issues, identify options and implement the most relevant and effective solution.
• Communication - Communicate regularly and when needed with all stakeholders in a way that is confident, professional and easy for others to understand, whatever their level.
• Results Orientation - Deliver outcomes in an effective manner. Driven and willing to take the necessary steps to ensure targets are achieved on time and on budget in line with expectations with perseverance and tenacity.

Benefits of Joining the RNA Team:

• We offer 5 weeks of annual leave, calculated on a pro-rata basis.
• 5 days annual Wellness Leave.
• 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 progression opportunities within a business that values and rewards their staff.
• Opportunity to work on Queensland’s largest annual event, the Ekka.

Skills and Experience:

Although not essential, the following qualifications / experience would be seen favourably:

• 1-2 years’ experience in major events, agricultural shows or volunteer based community events
• A tertiary qualification in Event Management
• Project Management/Quality Assurance
• An understanding of Agricultural shows, competitions and judging processes/procedures.

Applications close: COB Friday the 23rd of February 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.