Events Administration Assistant

**Some of our great benefits**: - Sydney Royal Easter Show benefits - Flexibility, onsite parking - EAP, annual flu shots, and wellness initiatives - Hybrid work arrangements - Subsidised membership to SOPA 'Lifestyle' - Superannuation benefits - Staff discounts and more. **Sydney Showground **is a world-class venue, delivering close to 150 national and international events each year, including music festivals, sporting events, exhibitions, trade shows and the **Sydney Royal Easter Show**, the flagship event of the RAS and the nation's largest annual ticketed event. **About the Role** An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Events Administration Assistant to assist in the planning and execution of a variety of events at **Sydney Showground**. This is a full time, 12 month fixed term contract with an opportunity for extension or permanency. Reporting to the Manager, Events you will be managing the delivery of the venue services for pre, during, and post events, provide contract and administration support to the Event Planning department and be responsible for all arrangements for internal events. This is a rare opportunity to join a venue which hosts the largest ticketed event in the southern hemisphere, the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Don’t let this opportunity slide by. You will be responsible for a range of services including, but not limited to: - Event administration - Attend department, event operations and Sydney Olympic Park Authority meetings - Increase revenue through telemarketing and database sales - Manage the venue service orders and request process, end to end - Manage client and internal enquiries - Own the event planning for internal events Our core office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, however the nature of the event industry means that this role requires event driven hours over 7 days including weekend, evening and public holiday work. **About you** To be successful in this role you would need to possess the following: - A passion for events - Demonstrated experience working in events administration - A venue/event management qualification or still studying - Experience using Microsoft Office Suite - Experience using Ungerboeck Event Management system (preferred) - Proven experience working under pressure and to tight deadlines - Previous experience working with various contractors and/or clients - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Proven history of being punctual & reliable - Have superior customer service skills with a positive "can do" attitude - Have an outstanding work ethic and impeccable grooming - Be able to work weekdays, weekends and late nights especially in the lead up to, during and post events held at Sydney Showground - Be legally entitled to live & work in Australia **About us...** The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) organises events, and competitions acts as a guardian for the state’s agricultural heritage, celebrates Australia’s achievements in agriculture, and works to promote the viability of rural communities by ensuring that Australia remains a thriving and innovative agricultural producer. We manage the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Royal competitions, the RAS Foundation, Australasian Animal Registry, and the Sydney Showground. The RAS has a team of over 130 full-time staff and an indispensable pool of casual staff who work on the Easter Show, and other Sydney Showground events. RAS is an equal opportunity employer that respects and values the contribution and diversity of all our people. Our success depends on strong individual commitment and our ability to work as a team. **How to Apply** **APPLY NOW