Event Specialist

**About us**

HammondCare is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that is passionate about improving the quality of care for people in need. As one of Australia’s most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs.

**Your opportunity**

The HammondCare Events team is involved in over 40 events each year. Events range from our peak event, the International Dementia Conference, to industry conferences across Australia, as well as smaller internal events such as service launches, onsite event delivery and exhibitions.

As our **Events Specialist** you will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of both internal and external events whilst supporting the Events Manager and Head of Events to achieve key strategic objectives

This is a cross-functional role for a passionate, dynamic and focussed Events Specialist. You will have a mind for getting things done and a heart for people. You will set the bar high through the quality of work you do and the people-oriented decisions you make.

**_ This role is a permanent full time role based in St Leonards with flexible working arrangements available_**

**The role**
- Plan and implement end-to-end delivery of events both internal and external including all resources required such as venue, AV, staff, catering, collateral, travel, name badges and run sheets
- Create and maintain registrations sites including providing reports and analysis
- Participate in meetings taking actions for events allocated
- Liaise with internal IT and external AV companies to ensure all requirements are met
- Prepare briefs
- Coordinate virtual events run through Teams or Zoom or other providers as needed
- Coordinate logistics for external conference and events HammondCare may attend
- Work to timelines & facilitate reporting to ensure event KPIs are met
- Maintain collateral & events assets
- Work with Head of Events and Events Manager and broader HammondCare teams such as marketing in the planning, advertising and promotions of events and assets needed
- Support conference related activities under the guidance of the Head of Events
- Develop and Coordinate events calendar tasks

**Who you are?**
- Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
- At least 2 years demonstrated experience in an events role ideally with some exposure to running events client side
- Highly developed communication and rapport building skills with ability to negotiate and liaise with stakeholders
- Ability to meet deadlines and juggle conflicting priorities
- Dynamic personality with can-do attitude
- High attention to detail
- Strong teamwork skills
- Advanced computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite (including Teams) and Zoom
- Events Air experience is a MUST
- Flexibility to travel and attend events outside of standard business hours including weekends and interstate (including regional travel)
- Current Australian driver’s licence
- Current First Aid Certificate

**What's in it for you?**
- Marketing leading remuneration with salary packaging
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements
- Leave benefits - purchase additional annual leave
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Discounted healthcare memberships and access for individuals or families to local gym, pool and fitness centres
- Free independent and confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program

**To Apply**

**Pre
- Employment Checks**
- All short-listed applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and references._
- HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves_