Events and Sponsorship Coordinator

Do you consider yourself a people person with the skills required to communicate effectively with various stakeholders?

Are you looking to develop your skills in a supportive team environment and coordinate events from intimate round tables to large industry events?

If the answers are yes, this role may be just what you are looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for an Events and Sponsorship Coordinator to join our highly regarded Business Development team in Melbourne on a full time permanent basis. Please note that we may also consider exceptional candidates from Sydney.

The Role

FB Rice is searching for an experienced Events and Sponsorship Coordinator to provide an exceptional client experience, internally and externally, via events and sponsorships that deliver on the team purpose.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Providing all event management tasks to a best practice standard from conception to completion including but not limited to planning, implementation and debrief, as well as event invitation and registration processes.
• Supporting the Business Development team through the implementation and maintenance of agreed Sponsorships with a focus on maximising ROI.
• Liaising with external suppliers to assist on the delivery of events and sponsorships.
• Being a brand advocate, by utilising, and promoting our brand assets.
• Being the voice of the client within FB Rice and overall champion of internal and external client experience.
• Working very closely with the business development team and providing a valuable contribution to deliver on the team's purpose.

Please note that this is not the entire list of responsibilities, for a full position description, please email

The successful candidate must have:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a professional environment with event management responsibilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience managing activities to budget.
• Proactive approach that demonstrates initiative and curiosity.
• Ability to form relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to managing competing priorities and tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team member as required.

It is desirable for the applicant to have:

• A degree in marketing or related field
• Adobe creative suite skills
• Experience with CRM and email marketing systems
• Social media communications for a corporate audience
• Experience in a professional services organisation
• Experience in marketing communications activities

What's in it for you?

We offer a range of excellent employee benefits such as:

• An inclusive and people-driven culture
• Continuous learning environment, with a focus on your professional development
• Reward and recognition program that recognises individual and team performance
• Generous leave benefits
• A Social Club which provides a wide range of activities throughout the year
• Hybrid working policy that encourages flexible working arrangements
• Health and Wellbeing program including access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a subsidised membership to Classpass

Working at FB Rice

You will be joining a long-established and successful top tier intellectual property firm acknowledged for its client experience and expertise through a number of industry awards. FB Rice represents an extensive range of loyal local and international clients, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and New Zealand

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and CV by clicking "Apply Now".

To be eligible for this position you must be fluent in English and have an ongoing right to work in Australia.

All expressions of interest are strictly confidential.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

FB Rice recognises the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages any interested candidates with the above-mentioned technical background and professional skills to apply. For more information about our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit