Partnerships and Events Partner

Location:
Chadstone, Victoria, AU

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10,000 team members and a national footprint of more than 173 retail stores Australia wide – we're focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We're about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We're about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We're about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We're about making a difference.

Do you love connecting people, managing purposeful projects, and creating moments that matter? We're searching for a Community Partnership & Events Partner to guide our Community Partnerships Program and deliver memorable events for our team and partners. You'll combine relationship-building, event delivery, and program leadership to strengthen our community from the inside out.

As our Community Partnerships & Events Partner, you will:

Community Partnerships

• Drive the Officeworks Community Partnerships Program, managing relationships with national partners and leading initiatives such as national appeals and the Officeworks Meaningful Contributions Program.
• Coordinate disaster relief appeals when required.
• Collaborate with Corporate Affairs to develop engaging content that promotes partnerships and community impact.

Events Management

• Own the planning and delivery of high-profile internal and partner events, including our Internal conferences (Half Yearly Update, Year Beginning Meeting, Officeworks Team Awards), Partner Forum and End-of-year celebrations
• Define event objectives, formats, budgets, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end logistics: venue selection, vendor contracts, catering, AV setup, RSVPs, and seamless experience for all
• Develop event materials and content such as run sheets, guest lists, and budget trackers.

Program Management

• Lead multiple projects simultaneously with precision and attention to detail.
• Ensure all programs and events are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Monitor progress, mitigate risks, and communicate updates to stakeholders effectively.

We are looking for someone that is proactive, with strong project management experience ideally gained through delivering exceptional events or driving community initiatives. You're passionate about creating memorable, impactful experiences that energise our business and strengthen partnerships with our community, utilising your ability to development strong stakeholder relationships to achieve success. In addition, you will have:

• Strong experience in community partnerships or event management (3 years +) with experience within Retail or a large corporate environment preferred but not essential
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiating skills with the ability to successfully engage with a large and diverse network of internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Demonstrated event management experience in terms of project management, decision-making processes and problem solving.
• Proven development and implementation of internal and external events.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines.

If you're searching for an organisation that's truly committed to its people, where you can thrive in a culture of togetherness, then join Officeworks and let's make bigger things happen – for all of us We celebrate our teams' uniqueness by offering genuine team member benefits to the Officeworks family:

• We're all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs.
• Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.
• Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.
• Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family
• We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programs
• Our Flexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia
• Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programs to support your career growth
• Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team. We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.