Hobart location
Great opportunity to work within a supportive team
Permanent role, full-time role
Make an impact. Shape standout industry events. Build powerful partnerships.
We're looking for an organised, proactive and people‐focused
Event & Partnership Coordinator
to help deliver high‐quality industry events — including the prestigious
HIA Housing Awards
, member information sessions and social events. If you thrive in a rapid‐paced environment and love bringing events to life, this role is for you.
What you'll do
Support the delivery of national and regional events, including calendar planning, marketing, member enquiries and event logistics.
Coordinate event materials such as invitations, ticketing, seating plans, handouts and attendance records, and assist with onsite setup and delivery.
Source and confirm presenters, venues and suppliers; maintain accurate registrations and CPD allocations.
Manage and grow the HIA Awards program, including entries, judging coordination, communications and media support.
Achieve KPIs across attendance, award entries, expenditure and event profitability.
In conjunction with the team, assist in implementing an events communications strategy to ensure timely & effective promotion of the events program to HIA members and non-members including invitations, htmls, EDMs, webtiles, magazine articles and inserts, telemarketing, electronic circulations and website content.
Support the RED with the development of partnership revenue in line with budget and agreed partnership development initiatives to ensure profitability of events and other partnership funded activities
Manage financial processes including invoicing, receipting, CRM updates and accounts payable/receivable accuracy.




Contribute to annual budget development and support the Business Partners and Building Women programs.
What you'll bring
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Proven track record in managing & delivering quality events programs
Ability to handle conflicting priorities, multi task, and meet deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail
Ability to remain calm and level headed under pressure and remain professional at all times whilst representing HIA
Motivated, energetic and enthusiastic
Self-motivated and the ability to work within a team environment
Proven ability in developing and maintaining partnerships at a senior level and ensure delivery of partnership commitments
Ability to identify and realise commercial opportunities
Financial management and sales skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
Experience with Events Air, CRM and Openwater events platforms will be highly regarded
What we offer
HIA is a purpose-driven organisation that is committed to supporting and advocating for the residential building industry. As an employer, we offer a range of competitive advantages, including:
Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and corporate discounts
A collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment
Life and Salary Continuance Insurance
Salary Packaging Arrangements
Ability to purchase Annual Leave
Paid Parental Leave above the minimum legislative requirement
Employee Assistance Program
Affinity Program
Milestone Recognition
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📌 Events And Partnership Coordinator (Hobart)
🏢 Housing Industry Association (HIA)
📍 Hobart