Event Manager

Why work with us?
- Free onsite parking
- Sydney Royal Easter Show tickets plus other Sydney Showground events tickets & experiences
- Exclusive RAS Boot Camp
- 15% discount in onsite Café
- Exclusive local lifestyle membership for the SOP community for savings, events, and experiences
- And more

**About the Role**

As part of the Wine, Dairy & Fine Food team you will coordinate and manage the Sydney Royal Wine, Beer & Cider and Distilled Spirits Shows, along with other related Sydney Royal events.

You will demonstrate the necessary drive and initiative to take ownership of key projects that enhance the profile and reputation of the Sydney Royal Shows amongst industry and the general public. The Sydney Royal Shows are some of the most prestigious Shows in Australia, setting industry standards and awarding coveted industry accolades.

This exciting and unique role involves detailed administration and hands-on events management to the Wine, Beer & Cider and Distilled Spirits Competitions, including planning, execution, and delivery of the events and programs.

**Key responsibilities within this role include but are not limited to**:

- Coordinate the Sydney Royal Wine, Beer & Cider and Distilled Spirits Show and associated Award functions and events.
- Liaise with Committees, Chair of Judges and Industry Advisors regarding the schedule, competition regulations, logistics and on-site delivery of the event
- Provide support to the Wine Committee and manage the administration of Committee meetings, including preparing meeting papers, taking minutes, effective communication and delivering on tasks arising from meetings
- Prepare and manage large income and expenditure budgets for the Wine, Beer & Cider and Distilled Spirits Competitions & Events in consultation with management and the Committee ensuring that activities are closely monitored and carried out within budget
- Liaise with Marketing & PR regarding communication plans, media releases, press coverage of the judging and marketing of associated events
- Research and monitor industry developments concerning the relevant industries, as they relate to the Schedule and Regulations for the Sydney Royal Shows
- Manage, develop and update content for the Sydney Royal website as well as reviewing the format to ensure ease-of-use and relevance for users

**About you**

This role is fun and rewarding but requires great attention to detail and excellent organisational skills complemented by a strong interest and appreciation for the wine, beer & cider, distilled spirits and agricultural industries.

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

- Tertiary qualifications and an interest in the wine, beer & cider or distilled spirits industries (preferred but not essential)
- Minimum of 3-4 years' experience in administration and/or event planning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Ability to take initiative and demonstrate creativity in creating opportunities to benefit the section
- Sound planning, problem solving and coordinating skills
- Customer service and negotiation skills
- Project and budget experience desirable
- Flexibility, adaptability, and patience
- Ability to build and maintain good relationships across various organisational levels
- Positive "can do" attitude
- Team player mentality

**About us.**

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) manages 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 140 full-time staff - and an indispensable pool of casual staff - who work on the Easter Show, events at the Sydney Showground and other activities.

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW 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.

**Our Values**

**Respect | Ownership | Achievement | Honouring our Past | Embracing our Future**

**How to Apply**

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**No recruitment agencies please**

Please note that interviews will not commence until the conclusion of the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show from 28 April.