Event Specialist

3 weeks ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Royal Flying Doctor Service Full time

**Events Specialist**
- **Join Australia’s most trusted and reputable charity**:

- **Parental leave contract 12-14 months based in Adelaide.**:

- **Generous salary packaging benefits available**

**About Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)**

Australia’s most trusted charity Royal Flying Doctor Service provides 24-hour emergency aeromedical and primary health care services to those who live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia.

Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS SA/NT exists to _support happier and healthier Australians no matter where they live, work or play_.

**About this Opportunity**

In collaboration with the Philanthropy and Engagement team, as the Event Specialist, you will be responsible for managing and developing RFDS SA/NT internal and external event opportunities and activities in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, as the Events Specialist, you will create, develop, execute, and deliver events that provide profit, awareness and build relationships for RFDS SA/NT both internally and externally.

**This integral role specifically involves**:

- Developing business cases and project plans for events including the date, theme, volunteers/staff required, locations, and event logistics.
- Identifying and securing donation of prizes and goods from organisations to generate fundraising revenue through raffles and live/silent auctions at RFDS SA/NT major events such as the Wings for Life Ball.
- Incorporating and developing new fundraising initiatives to enhance the current portfolio of events.
- Collaborating with RFDS SA/NT team members, venue, infrastructure, and other third-party providers to effectively plan and deliver successful RFDS SA/NT events.
- Staying current, and often ahead of the curve, on event planning, design, and production trends, proactively identifying and solving operational challenges.

**About You**

**You are**:

- Experienced at delivering events and achieving fundraising targets.
- Professionally presented with a strong business networking capability.
- Committed to working effectively and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of people within the community.
- Able to deliver professional, effective presentations to corporate and community audiences.
- Proficient with the Event Management System and Event registration tool used to manage registration and event logistics.
- Experienced at using online fundraising platforms.

**To be considered for the role you require**:

- Tertiary qualifications and/or minimum 3 years’ experience in marketing, fundraising or public relations.
- 5 years of proven event management experience.
- Current and valid drivers licence issued from an Australian State or Territory.
- Demonstrated partnership/relationship management skills.

**Our Benefits**

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. RFDS SA/NT offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

**In addition, we also offer**:

- Free onsite parking
- Reward and Recognition program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Values Awards
- Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
- Learning management system, and;
- Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:

- Salary packaging up to $15,899 per year towards loans, rent and bills.
- Salary packaging of an additional $2,650 per year towards a Meal and Entertainment Card.

**Further Information**

To view the Position Description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position or the recruitment process, please contact Anthea Rice, Fundraising Manager via 0428 395 811, or Emily Pickles, People and Culture Coordinator via 0410 923 586.

Please note, this opportunity is offered on a 12-14 month fixed-term contract to cover parental leave within the team.

**Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 18 June 2024.**
- The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply._


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