Job Description
Melbourne Royal ® is a member-based, not-for-profit organisation that was formed in **** and the purpose is to celebrate agriculture, cultivate events and strengthen communities.
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Our Vision is for Melbourne Royal to be globally recognised as a seal of excellence, highly valued for:
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Showcasing food and beverage, produce and producers
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Presenting premier events, including but not limited to the Melbourne Royal Show
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Activating and creating vibrant event spaces at Melbourne Showgrounds.
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Every experience with our organisation and our people is designed to bring a smile to your face. From being a valued member to the awards, events and the venues we manage along with every other professional service we provide. We are cultivators of happiness.
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In ****, our organisation rebranded from the 'RASV' to 'Melbourne Royal®' to signify the beginning of an exciting new era for our organisation in the lead up to celebrating 175 years in ****. The rebranding to Melbourne Royal maximises our opportunities for business growth – developing new awards, new events, new venues, new services and membership and minimises our investment oncreatingnew brands and logos as we innovate and create programs.
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Job Description
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At Melbourne Royal, we are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented F&B; Awards Coordinator to join our team at Melbourne Showgrounds. This permanent, full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of our renowned events and showcase your administrative skills in a dynamic environment. As the F&B; Awards Coordinator,



you will be responsible for managing the coordination and administration of food and beverage awards within the F&B; Awards team. Your main tasks will include:
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Coordinating all aspects of the F&B; awards process, from initial planning to post-event evaluation
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Working closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution of award categories
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Collating and organising judging criteria, entries, and results for accurate record-keeping
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Assisting in the development of promotional materials and communications related to F&B; awards
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Providing administrative support for award ceremonies and related events
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Conducting research and staying informed about industry trends to enhance the prestige of F&B; awards
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Adhering to budgetary constraints while maximising the impact and value of F&B; awards initiatives
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Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate F&B; awards into overall event strategies
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The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational abilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality event experiences.
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Desired Skills and Experience
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Previous experience in office and/or event administration procedures with competence in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications (particularly Word, Excel and CRM)
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High level of attention to detail and experience in formatting publications
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Ability to remain calm and focused whilst managing multiple tasks with competing deadlines
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Exceptional interpersonal skills including verbal communication and customer service delivery
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Exceptional time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and project timeframes
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Confident problem solving and numeracy skills
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Ability to work autonomously on projects and within a team as required
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Drive and initiative with a solid work ethic and values-aligned with Melbourne Royal
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Flexible and cooperative with a willingness to support and adapt to change
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Collaborative, open and engaging
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Diligent, punctual and reliable
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Self-motivated, proactive and a team player who is willing to share knowledge and support others
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Effective communicator who can explain program requirements clearly and succinctly
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Committed to continuous improvement and quality outcomes
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Current Working with Children Check required
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Comply with all Child Safe Standards mandated by Melbourne Royal. Create and maintain a culture that safeguards, supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
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Availability to work the 11 days of the Melbourne Royal Show
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Flexibility to work extended hours and after hours during peak event periods
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Current Australian driver's licence required
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📌 F&B Awards Coordinator (Victoria)
🏢 Melbourne Royal®
📍 Victoria