Job Description
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Hobart location
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Great opportunity to work within a supportive team
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Permanent role, full-time role
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Make an impact. Shape standout industry events. Build powerful partnerships.
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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 fast‐paced environment and love bringing events to life, this role is for you.
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What you'll do
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Support the delivery of national and regional events, including calendar planning, marketing, member enquiries and event logistics.
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Coordinate event materials such as invitations, ticketing, seating plans, handouts and attendance records, and assist with onsite setup and delivery.
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Source and confirm presenters, venues and suppliers; maintain accurate registrations and CPD allocations.
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Manage and grow the HIA Awards program, including entries, judging coordination, communications and media support.
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Achieve KPIs across attendance, award entries, expenditure and event profitability.
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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.
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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
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Manage financial processes including invoicing, receipting, CRM updates and accounts payable/receivable accuracy.
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Contribute to annual budget development and support the Business Partners and Building Women programs.
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What you'll bring
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Strong organisational and time management skills
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Proven track record in managing & delivering quality events programs
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Ability to handle conflicting priorities, multi task, and meet deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail
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Ability to remain calm and level headed under pressure and remain professional at all times whilst representing HIA
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Motivated, energetic and enthusiastic
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Self-motivated and the ability to work within a team environment
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Proven ability in developing and maintaining partnerships at a senior level and ensure delivery of partnership commitments
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Ability to identify and realise commercial opportunities
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Financial management and sales skills
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Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
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Experience with Events Air, CRM and Openwater events platforms will be highly regarded
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What we offer
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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 benefits, including:
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Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
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Ongoing career development and learning opportunities
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Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and corporate discounts
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A collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment
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Life and Salary Continuance Insurance
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Salary Packaging Arrangements
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Ability to purchase Annual Leave
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Paid Parental Leave above the minimum legislative requirement
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Employee Assistance Program
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Affinity Program
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Milestone Recognition
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📌 Events And Partnership Coordinator (Hobart)
🏢 Housing Industry Association (HIA)
📍 Hobart