AddressDo you love driving the Western Australian outback?
Are you a creative and commercially minded event manager?
Would you like to use your skills to help WA kids in need?
About Variety
For more than 40 years, Variety has been supporting WA kids living with disability, sickness or experiencing disadvantage through a range of grants, programs, scholarships and special experiences. With a focus on filling the gaps – we’re there for kids in need who may otherwise miss out.
With values of equality, community, action and joy – we believe in rolling up our sleeves and that it takes a village to raise a child… will you join us?
Why Variety?
Aside from the satisfaction of making a real difference to the lives of WA kids, you’ll also be rewarded with:
- The Western Australian outback as your ‘office’
- Leave Loading + Salary Packaging of up to $15,900
- Flexible work options
- Employee Assistance Program
About the role
Under the direction of the CEO, the Head of Motoring Events is responsible for the successful planning, execution and continued development of Variety WA's iconic motor fundraising events.
This role will appeal to dynamic event managers with a love of people, travel and making a difference. Overseeing a team of three part time event coordinators, the position requires the highest standards of logistical and operational coordination including route planning, surveying, regional community engagement, on-event support and risk management, ensuring events are delivered safely, on brand and on budget.
The role is for someone who is organised, creative, driven to succeed, with an extensive knowledge regional WA.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Operational coordination of all Variety WA Motoring Events.
- Delivery of Motoring Events in line with approved event budgets, KPIs and objectives.
- Route planning and surveys for each event.
- Development and documentation of detailed event management plans.
- Risk Management and compliance with Variety WH&S policies, procedures and safe work practices.
- Liaison with local authorities, landowners, emergency services and municipal representatives.
- Relationship management and ongoing engagement with participants, regional suppliers and supporters.
About you
The successful candidate for this position will have:
- Proven success and experience in event logistics / management, particularly road/Motoring Events.
- Experience with surveys and route planning highly desirable.
- Current WA manual C class Drivers Licence, regional and off-road driving experience essential.
- Ability to work in a team, autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Reliable and hardworking, with high levels of enthusiasm and energy.
- An entrepreneurial approach with an ability to identify and act upon opportunities.
- A knack for problem-solving skills with capacity for proactive and dynamic thinking.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Current Working with Children’s Check.
- Passion for making a difference to kids and their families.
This position involves weekend, out of office hours and intra/interstate travel.
Want to join us?
Submit your application via SEEK, including your resume and a short cover letter.
Applications will close 5pm, 19 May 2024. Please note, shortlisting will commence immediately and we reserve the right to fill this position early if a suitable candidate is found.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage indigenous people, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability to apply.
We’re looking forward to meeting you.
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment companies.
