Events and Activations Specialist

About the Company
Everyday, our people help build a sustainable and healthy South Australia through reliable and trusted water services. With a commitment to zero net emissions by 2030, we are guided by sustainability goals and practices as we transform the supply of water and enhance the role of water utilities in today's community. The projects we deliver are significant in both size and impact, ensuring we plan for and meet the needs of today and future generations.
As Australia's second largest water business, we have been working together with South Australians for more than 165 years. Our people are encouraged to bring innovative solutions and fresh ideas to the table and given the support to bring them to life. In short, the work we do is delivering positive impacts to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in.
About the role
An exciting part-time (0.7 to 0.8FTE), ongoing opportunity exists within our Brand, Communications and Media team to lead a specialist area focusing on the development and implementation of innovative and strategically aligned Events and Activations. The Events and Activations Specialist will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of small and medium scale Events and experiences including supporting our reward and recognition program, our internal professional groups, and external events.
You will work confidently and collaboratively with relevant internal stakeholders at all levels of management, to establish concept and direction, while advising on appropriate investment for each event and/or activation to deliver the outcome on time and on budget. This role involves being the primary point of contact, managing and coordinating event set up and logistics, leading to a safe and seamless delivery. You will be passionate about bringing people together and driven to ensure activations and events are contemporary, effective, and engaging.
About the person
The Events and Activations Specialist brings a creative touch to orchestrating activations and events that resonate with our people and our communities, aiming for maximum impact. Acting as a representative for SA Water, this role demands a commitment to integrity while leveraging advanced interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate positive relationships with various stakeholders and teams.
Thriving in high-pressure environments, you will showcase exceptional organisational and prioritisation abilities to successfully manage multiple activations and events simultaneously. Remaining adaptable, you'll employ problem-solving strategies and negotiation skills to achieve optimal outcomes. Joining a proactive and dynamic team, you'll contribute to the passion for brand and engagement, positively influencing corporate culture and enhancing the organisation's reputation within the community.
Key Responsibilities

• Event and activation management - from concept to delivery, preparing and coordinating internal and external events to ensure effective scheduling and resourcing for successful events.
• Contract negotiation and supplier management - procure and manage contemporary resources and service providers.
• Relationship management - collaborate across the business, to understand business objectives and developing engaging activations to drive participation and engagement.
• Program management - drive the end-to-end process and events associated with our Innovation and Excellence awards and provide advice to internal professional groups for their engagement activities.
• Team and workplace responsibilities - contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture, ensuring safety and wellbeing continuously remains a key priority.

Key knowledge and skill requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Marketing or appropriate related discipline or significant demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Experience in the planning and delivery of medium-scale events to meet strategic objectives.
• Experience delivering internal staff engagement, culture or reward programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, managing and sequencing a calendar of events that includes simultaneous activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with high level of interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive and effective working relationships at all levels.
• Experience working in a government or regulated environment- Desirable.

Further information about the role, can be found in the attached document:
Customer outcomes are always achieved best when delivered by a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community it serves. That's why we encourage applications from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. If you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch with Despina Livadiotis from our Talent Team at .
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume.
Applications close 11:55pm, 1 February 2024.
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