Events Officer (ASO5) - Government Agency

About the role

A prominent South Australian Government agency in the Adelaide CBD, supporting high-profile state growth sectors, is looking for an Events Officer (ASO5 equivalent) to join its Marketing and Communications team. The role leads and coordinates events and sponsorship programmes that showcase South Australia locally, nationally and internationally. It is an 8-month agency contract, reporting directly to the Marketing and Events Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate government events, major trade exhibitions and sponsorship agreements
• Manage end-to-end event logistics: invitations, RSVP tracking, VIP schedules, venue and catering arrangements, and travel bookings
• Coordinate event merchandise production and manage procurement in line with public sector guidelines
• Administer corporate sponsorship agreements, track benefits and run evaluations
• Draft ministerial minutes, proposals and post-event evaluation reports
• Liaise with internal business units, preferred agencies, suppliers and industry stakeholders

Required profile

• Mandatory: in-house government event experience coordinating and delivering events within a public sector or government department
• Mandatory: valid current National Police Clearance before starting
• Tertiary qualification in Event Management, Communications or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
• Current Class C driver's licence and willingness to travel occasionally and work out of hours

Required skills

• Experience planning and delivering corporate exhibitions, industry events or trade shows to tight deadlines
• Understanding of corporate sponsorship delivery, benefit tracking, venue coordination, catering and merchandise procurement
• Strong written and verbal communication, including drafting ministerial minutes, briefings and reports

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter through the application link; enquiries can be directed to the recruiter named in the advert.