Events Specialist
Place of work
Hawthorn East
Job details
Job description, work day and responsibilities
Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!
What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:
Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few
Free standard OnePass membership
Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave
12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender
Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities
We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build
About the role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Events Specialist to join our Corporate Affairs team. This role will contribute to organising, project managing and executing Bunnings corporate events, including Bunnings Trade Expos across Australia and New Zealand, along with numerous supplier and team events.
Reporting to the Events Lead , the Events Specialist will provide on the ground support, delivery and advice for key events across Australia and New Zealand, delivering engaging experiences to support the business agenda of team, supplier, retail and commercial customer engagement.
Our ideal candidate will come with experience in a similar events or related role, who is an expert in project management, event logistics and making decisions under pressure with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines at once.
Note: This role works across both Australia and New Zealand and will be required to perform regular work out of hours. Regular domestic and international travel will be required.
What's involved:
Ensure consistency and best practice execution of all Bunnings events
Deliver engaging events, projects and support activities on time and within budget, including all scheduling and reporting as required
Support the Events Lead in ad hoc team duties and responsibilities.
You’ll need:
Tertiary degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, PR or related discipline preferred
Recent demonstrated experience in events management (3+ years) within a national corporate, retail business or agency environment (experience in exhibitions is ideal for the success of this role)
Experience in event management software Events Air ( preferred )
Experience in agency management/processes and ability to develop and maintain mutually respectful partnerships with suppliers
Strong verbal communication skills and high level of interpersonal skills including negotiation
Practical and commercial understanding of operational issues
Good attention to detail, excellent administrative and organisational skills.
You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.
Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. If you have the experience, skills and a passion to grow but don't necessarily nail every single point in the job description, please still apply. Contact us at jobs@bunnings.com.au and a member of the team will be in touch.
About Us
Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We’re a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.
By joining our passionate and diverse team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and build something great together, apply today.
Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.
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Offer ID: #1166325,
Published: 2 days ago,
Company registered: 4 months ago
