Sponsorship and Events Coordinator

There’s No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow

There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU to join our field teams. Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

Your Opportunity

Due to an exciting, internal career move, we are seeking a new Sponsorship & Events Coordinator to join our dynamic team Reporting to the Sponsorship and Events Lead, this role is pivotal in supporting, coordinating, and maintaining our vital Sponsorship and Events Program. You will build meaningful relationships with customers, external businesses, and internal teams.

Our programs foster a deeper connection with the communities we serve and create opportunities for face-to-face engagement at events. From the Ekka and Ipswich Show to the Kalbar Sunflower Festival and Green Heart Fair, you’ll play a key role in building trust and awareness through interactive activities, education, and our beloved hydration stations

Key Responsibilities Include:
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of event activations on behalf of Urban Utilities (UU), ensuring alignment with UU’s values and community engagement objectives.- Take a hands-on approach to the logistics, setup, and delivery of community and corporate events, contributing to successful activations that promote UU’s brand and services.- Collaborate closely with the Branding, Marketing, and Education teams to foster strong relationships with customers, external partners, and internal stakeholders.- Monitor event progress and provide feedback to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with organisational goals.- Assist in the development of event materials and promotional content to enhance brand visibility and community engagement.- Facilitate communication between internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless event execution and to address any issues that may arise.- Assist in the implementation of sponsorship agreements, monitoring and ensuring that all agreed sponsorship benefits are delivered effectively.- Collect and analyse feedback post-event to evaluate success and inform future event strategies.- Oversee Water Station Hire: Coordinate requests and bookings, oversee logistics, and facilitate the setup of water stations for community events, ensuring smooth operation and timely delivery.

About You:
- Demonstrated experience in event planning and executing event activations, with a understanding of how to align activities with organisational values and community engagement objectives.- A hands-on approach to logistics, including setup and delivery of events, ensuring that all operational aspects are managed effectively to create successful activations.- Proven ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.- Ability to monitor event progress, gather feedback, and assess outcomes to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with organisational goals.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate seamless communication between internal teams and external partners, addressing any issues that arise promptly.- Familiarity with implementing sponsorship agreements, ensuring that all agreed-upon benefits are delivered effectively and in a timely manner.- A passionate and resilient individual with the determination to make things happen

Why Urban Utilities?

At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.

At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.

Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region. We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you’ll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that’ll help you bring the best you. Here’s a sample of some of the wonderful benefits we offer:
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave- 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family- Corporate discounts across health insurance, technology and more- Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but cou