Events Manager

Allambi Care are seeking an Events Manager to join our team!
Applications close COB Friday 23rd February 2024
Events Manager
Allambi Care host events across all portfolios of the organisation for both internal and external audiences including a Staff Recognition evening, community facing Cinema in the Park events, fundraising activities, and collaborative ‘gift-giving’ events. As the Events Coordinator, your ability to juggle multiple priorities and manage stakeholders effectively is key. You will be a team player who can collaborate with project teams to deliver memorable events that live the Allambi Care values. You will be able to comfortably negotiate with external parties including local Councils, vendors and sponsorship partners to achieve event goals. You will manage a dedicated event budget across and coordinate the strategic implementation of events across the three Allambi Care locations, Hunter, Northern NSW and Frankston Victoria.
Objectives of this role
Oversee the planning and execution of internal and external events across the organisation
Uphold the company’s mission and vision with every event
Manage every aspect of an event, from venue choice to success metrics and foster a culture of feedback and improvement
Manage event budgets and timelines
Comply with all national and local regulations
Responsibilities
Be the point of contact for all key events across the organisation, understanding purpose, audience, budget and goals for each event
Coordinate vendors and venues as required
Book venues, schedule guests, draft and finalise contracts, and lock down day-of logistics
Work with graphic designer to produce event materials as required
Hire/engage personnel as needed across all functions of an event (e.g. staff volunteers, setup, catering, audio/visual)
Handle day-to-day administration of events, including order placements, vendor monitoring, travel planning, restaurant reservations, attendee participation, registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issues resolution
Engage with local media for community facing events to assist in promotion of event and support brand positioning of Allambi Care where appropriate.
Manage event collateral including inventory of promotional items and event kits.
Required skills and qualifications
Experience in event planning or event coordination in a corporate environment
Proven track record of creative, successful events
Experience working with colleagues in graphic design, sales, marketing, and communications
Excellent organisational, communication, negotiating, and multitasking skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset
Preferred skills and qualifications
Certificate, diploma or degree in events, PR, marketing or hospitality management, or equivalent experience
Experience in managing budgets and tracking expenses
Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, Acrobat, and Excel
Experience developing fundraising and sponsorship programs for corporate events
Must have these documents if successful
Working with Children Check
National Police Check - (can be attained from; https://www.employmentscreeninggroup.com/au/allambi/)
NDIS Worker Check
Drivers License
Comprehensively insured vehicle
First Aid Certificate
What is on offer?
Full Time Employment
Salary Packaging (Salary Sacrifice)
Fitness Passport
4 Weeks Annual Leave
12 Roster Days Off a year (One per month)
If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!
Please note, applications must include a cover letter addressing above essential criteria and a complete resume including two professional references. Applications close Friday COB 23rd February 2024
Allambi Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds as well as People With a Disability.