Events Coordinator - International

Department for Trade and Investment
Job reference: 577962
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Department for Trade and Investment (DTI) helps industryecosystems and businesses identify and capitalise uponopportunities for job creation and economic growth. A strongeconomic future for South Australia depends on growing exports andinvestments. DTI works with South Australian businesses andstakeholders to boost exports, attract investment, and grow thestate’s international engagement and showcase South Australiato the world.  

DTI supports businesses to connect with overseas markets, createstrong international relationships and capitalise on exportopportunities, while at the same time, strengthening the SouthAustralian economy through investment and creation ofjobs. 

The Role:

As part of the International Directorate within DTI,the Events Coordinator is responsible for planning and deliveringhigh-level projects and events as part of the agency’sstrategic program of international activities and marketactivations.

About You:

To be successful in this position, you must be able todemonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:

• Manage and deliver events and market activations as part of DTI’s strategic program of business missions, ministerial visits, and overseas initiatives.
• Develop and implement event strategies and project management activities, which support the achievements of the department’s objectives.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement abilities and strong organisational skills to ensure projects are delivered effectively and on time.
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, including international stakeholders (DTI’s global offices, Austrade and DFAT).
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills to lead project meetings and provide succinct briefings and reports.

Desirable Qualification:

Tertiary qualifications in event management,communications and/or marketing.

Special Conditions

• Successful applicants may be required to obtain a satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check prior to employment. A renewal will be required every 3 years.
• The position is offered on a backfill term basis until 17/03/2026

Remuneration:

AS05 - $84,522 to $94,003

Enquiries:

For all confidential enquiries, please contact MelanieBeck, Manager, Market Activation, International ************@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a coveringletter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your skills and experiencein relation to the key capabilities outlined in the role statement,a current CV and the contact information of three refereesincluding your current line manager.

All applicants must complete a ‘Pre-Employment Declaration inthe SA Public Sector’ form.

Applications close: 02/03/2024 9:00 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.