Events Specialist

**Job no**: 942385
**Work type**: Limited Tenure
**Location**: Support Office - Docklands

**From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide
- Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work**.

**Myer is a place for finding life-long friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you’re encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being “right at home”.**
- 6 month, full-time contract, with potential for extensions
- Great opportunity to develop your career in Events Management
- Bring your can-do attitude to a dynamic team of collaborative and supportive individuals
- Flexible hybrid model - work from our brand new Docklands office and from the comfort of your home

Myer is currently looking for an Event Specialist to support the management and implementation of Myer’s Events & Partnerships plan. This includes end to end event management and event marketing campaign implementation across a program of events and activations.

**About the Role**:

- Support the Events & Partnerships Manager in the delivery of instore & offsite event program
- Work across functions to lead the delivery of assigned events overseeing supplier engagement & financial process, risk & safety documents, ticketing & guest management, event plans and critical timepaths and brand partner deliverables
- Ensure the team and key stakeholders have a thorough understanding of both the Myer brand guidelines
- Execute the event marketing plans including working with internal stakeholders and relevant agencies
- Support the Events & Partnerships team to deliver the annual event calendar including internal and external stakeholder management, marketing plan POA, Myer one exclusivity, amplification and coverage with PR and social teams, post event reporting

**About You**:

- Bachelor's degree in event management, marketing, or related field.
- Proven experience in event planning and coordination, preferably within retail, sport or major events
- Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
- Calm and confident with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Positive attitude, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines and projects.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules.
- Proactive and willingness to explore new possibilities and upskill, where required

**Benefits to you**:

- Generous team member discounts on all Myer products, including team-member exclusive discounts
- Access to lifestyle leave and volunteer leave - arrange work around your life, not life around work
- A supportive leadership and team network to set you up for success
- Career growth and succession opportunities across the business

We’d love to hear from you even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed above.

**Here, you’re not only an employee. You’re a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we’re all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life’s special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be.**

**Wherever you are and wherever you’re going, we’ll meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, we’re fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future lies in your hands.**

**Welcome Home**

**_ Equal Opp. Employer:_**_ We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve._

**Applications close**: 29 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time