Your new company & Role

This prominent department within the Victorian State Government is seeking an Events Coordinator to plan, execute, and support events. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting event planning, including logistics, vendor management, marketing, and post-event analysis. You will provide an account management approach to event management and develop relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, sponsors and community partners. A key accountability of the role will involve producing high quality event documentation, including event briefings, logistical information and run sheets, in line with agreed event processes and templates. Whilst providing support to the other teams across the branch and keeping accurate and evaluating event success metrics with post-analysis for the leadership team. This role will begin close to the end of March and run until early May and will work on hybrid Working Model based out of the department's Melbourne CBD office.

What you'll need to succeed

• 5+ years of experience in event management, including event planning, logistics, and execution is essential
• Strong knowledge of event technology and tools, including event management software, virtual event platforms, and audiovisual equipment is mandatory
• Proven track record in planning and executing successful events, including large-scale events with multiple stakeholders
• Experience managing event budgets and negotiating with vendors
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed, to ensure successful event execution
• Bachelor's degree in event management, marketing/communications, or a related field is desirable

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Daniel.Stephenson@hays.com.au, or call us now on 0396049659.

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