Project Event Coordinator

Chas Clarkson is the National market leader in seasonal event design and illumination and requires an experienced, organised and enthusiastic Events Coordinator to join their team.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity working with high-end clients nationally, this role offers a great environment, variety and good future prospects.
The position is based in the Sydney head office and is full time with an immediate start.
If you are successful, you will be part of an established company that celebrates over 130 years in service this year. Australian owned and operated, we have earned an outstanding reputation for quality, and leading-edge design. Consequently we have a clientele comprising Australia's premier Shopping Centre's, Councils, Hotels, Casino's and Airports and are currently experiencing a strong growth phase.
Your overall responsibility will be to Manage the Lighting and Technical department to ensure all projects are delivered beyond the expectations of our client's, meet safety guidelines, and achieve budget and timeline parameters.
Key Responsibilities
1. Coordinating creative designs for all relevant projects working closely with the Creative team to deliver the Creative vision.
2. Attend site visits as requested to provide advice on Events
3. Negotiate cost projections of lighting services to be provided within budget
4. Manage department inventory ensuring equipment is thoroughly prepared and tested for future projects. Manage stock take, hire database, and promote hire of product throughout the year.
5. Estimation of project production costs within Chas quoting system with assistance from Production Coordinators.
6. Maintain an exacting Event schedule for approved projects - Ensuring projects run within budget and timelines.
7. Meeting clients to discuss their brief and product options
8. Responding to direct and online inquiries regarding services provided
9. Manage installation projects, assist in team recruitment and scheduling of crew.
10. Supervise Casual Event team members
11. Develop and implement procedures to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
Candidate Requirements & Core Competencies
To succeed in the role, the following personal attributes are essential:
? Excellent level of experience in the events industry with a superior knowledge of production for temporary installations in public spaces.
? Highly organized with excellent planning skills.
? Event coordinating skills and attention to detail.
? Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
? Leadership qualities - Confidence in leading, motivating and inspiring the crew and contractors throughout the various stages of projects
? Looking for long term career and fit within a high performing culture
To succeed in the role, the following personal attributes are desirable and highly regarded:
2 years Event experience
Familiar with light programming software and consoles
Current Driver's License
We value our staff and reward them appropriately with a highly attractive salary package and a range of benefits.