Events Coordinator

• Plan events to showcase careers within the Australian Defence Force
• Attractive salary with hybrid working conditions and career growth
• Join a collaborative, and high functioning organisation voted top 5 "best places to work" globally

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Events Coordinator to join our Events team. The role will involve the coordination of a variety of events to highlight the rewarding and abundant roles within the Australian Defence Force. 

Applications for all major cities considered.

ADF Careers is the largest workforce outsourcing solution in the southern hemisphere with over 80,000 applications received on average each year.

ADF Careers is on a mission to recruit the right people, in the right numbers, at the right time to support the Australian Defence Force to build, sustain and maximise Defence capability.

Our people are our greatest asset. We recognise and respect our people’s need to work in ways that support their careers, families, and lifestyle. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements, learning pathways, additional leave entitlements and extensive corporate discounts across a variety of product and services. We want our people to be financially rewarded; to feel good and to go beyond what they thought possible at work.

Be you, and we’ll be better together.

To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it’s like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team.

Reporting to the Events Team Leader, you will be responsible for assisting with planning and coordination of events and engagement as detailed in DFR’s National Events and Engagement Strategy, that maximise exposure in support of national recruiting targets.

As the Events Coordinator, you will plan, coordinate, administer and deliver events according to the events brief, including the development and creation of events plan and roadmaps.

You will:

• Understand the Recruiting Operations and wider DFR’s recruiting targets and needs and respond to these appropriately through the delivery of exceptional events and engagement, producing a return on investment for DFR.
• Take direction and guidance from the Events Team Leader, reporting to the Events Team Leader on all activities, including a post-event report, as and when required.
• Confirm and clearly communicate event operational requirements, including travel, service providers, engagement with ADF etc.
• Manage and oversee events on the day and/or the staff who deliver events on our behalf, including problem solving, directing event set up, operations and bump out, communicating and working with relevant stakeholders.
• Carry out administrative and operational tasks associated with co-ordinating an event.
• Complete financial reporting as required by the business and contribute to the ongoing achievement of team budgets.
• Create and maintain a positive relationship with all stakeholders and colleagues, ensuring an exceptional level of service to the Commonwealth of Australia to ensure a collaborative approach to achievement for DFR.
• Ensure exceptional candidate and community experience through all interactions across all aspects of the candidate experience journey –including prior stages to application.

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience working within Events teams and with stakeholders to bring together successful events with outstanding impact.

Your background will demonstrate:

• Minimum 2 years event experience within the events or hospitality field
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional relationship building capability
• Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple activities
• Customer centric and energetic approach to your work
• Proficient in using computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen and have the ability to maintain an Australian AGSVA security clearance.

If eligible, please submit your resume; applications are open to all qualified Australian citizens regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs.

If you need assistance during our recruitment process, please email Bryley Ellis at bryley.ellis@adecco.com.au for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this position, please submit your application online through our designated platform. The deadline for applications is 11:30 PM (AEST) on Thursday 23rd April. It's important to note that applications will be reviewed and processed as they are received.