Job Description

Public Event Planner & Marketing Assistant Maitland | Part-time (progressing to full time from September)

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About Us

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Hunter Events Group are the Hunter Valley's local experts in designing and delivering unforgettable experiences. From weddings to major public events, we're an award-winning, industry-leading team known for outstanding customer service and unforgettable events across the region.

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About the Role

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We have an exciting prospect for an event and marketing professional (student or recent graduate) who's passionate about both public event coordination and social media marketing, content creation and design.

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You'll work across two streams: supporting the logistics behind our public and community events, and helping our in-house Marketing Manager deliver creative marketing outcomes for a range of events and social channels.

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You'll get hands‐on experience across a busy calendar of events, including Newcastle Toy Run, Festival of Sweets and Treats, Wedding and Wine Festival, The Wedding Fairs Series, Pets Life Festival, and 100+ weddings and corporate events each year.

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What You'll Be Doing

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- Event Planning
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- Sourcing and managing vendors, including reviewing applications and processing bookings
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- Maintaining event files, site plans, sign‐on sheets and bump‐in/bump‐out documents
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- Supporting event logistics and on‐the‐day operations
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- Marketing & Content
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- Managing and scheduling social media (including paid content)
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- Creating digital content for social media, website and EDMs
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- Building and maintaining a monthly content calendar
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- Updating website content
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- Assisting with design projects, including print‐ready artwork, signage and posters
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- Working within brand style guides for HEG original events and client‐based events
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What We're Looking For

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Studying or recently studied Event Management, Marketing, or similar (or relevant experience)

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6-12 months' experience preferred, but we're open to those keen to learn

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A genuine passion for both events and marketing (This is very important)

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Confident using Canva, with developing graphic design skills

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Strong writing and grammar

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Great organisational and admin skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks

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Confident communicator with a customer‐first approach

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Flexible to work occasional weekends and outside standard hours

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Valid driver's licence with access to a reliable vehicle

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What We Offer

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- A supportive, close‐knit team who'll mentor your career growth
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- Substantial training is provided by our Marketing Manager, coworkers and the Director.
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- Opportunities for growth in other areas of the company (On‐Day Wedding Coordination and Emceeing)
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- Real input into shaping future events and business ideas
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- Access to a huge network of industry relationships
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- Weekly pay
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- Free undercover parking near the office & abundance of food options around the office
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📌 Public Event Planner & Marketing Assistant (Maitland)
🏢 Hunter Events
📍 Maitland