F&B Awards Coordinator

About the organisation:

Melbourne Royal® is a member-based, not-for-profit organisation that was formed in 1848 and the purpose is to celebrate agriculture, cultivate events and strengthen communities.

Our Vision is for Melbourne Royal to be globally recognised as a seal of excellence, highly valued for:

• Showcasing food and beverage, produce and producers
• Presenting premier events, including but not limited to the Melbourne Royal Show
• Activating and creating vibrant event spaces at Melbourne Showgrounds.

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.

In 2021, 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 2023.  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 on creating new brands and logos as we innovate and create programs.

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:

• Coordinating all aspects of the F&B awards process, from initial planning to post-event evaluation
• Working closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution of award categories
• Collating and organising judging criteria, entries, and results for accurate record-keeping
• Assisting in the development of promotional materials and communications related to F&B awards
• Providing administrative support for award ceremonies and related events
• Conducting research and staying informed about industry trends to enhance the prestige of F&B awards
• Adhering to budgetary constraints while maximising the impact and value of F&B awards initiatives
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate F&B awards into overall event strategies

The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational abilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality event experiences. If you are ready to take on this exciting role in the Administration and Office category, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of Melbourne Royal's continued success.

• 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)
• High level of attention to detail and experience in formatting publications
• Ability to remain calm and focused whilst managing multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including verbal communication and customer service delivery
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and project timeframes
• Confident problem solving and numeracy skills
• Ability to work autonomously on projects and within a team as required
• Drive and initiative with a strong work ethic and values-aligned with Melbourne Royal
• Flexible and cooperative with a willingness to support and adapt to change
• Collaborative, open and engaging
• Diligent, punctual and reliable
• Self-motivated, proactive and a team player who is willing to share knowledge and support others
• Effective communicator who can explain program requirements clearly and succinctly
• Committed to continuous improvement and quality outcomes
• Current Working with Children Check required
• 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.
• Availability to work the 11 days of the Melbourne Royal Show
• Flexibility to work extended hours and after hours during peak event periods
• Current Australian driver's licence required