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 workplace and love bringing events to life, this role is for you.

What you’ll do n

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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 nn
- 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 qualified 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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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 professional development and learning opportunities
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- Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and corporate discounts
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- A cooperative, 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