Event & Partnership Coordinator

• Hobart location

• Great opportunity to work within a supportive team

• Permanent role, full-time role

• Make an impact. Shape standout industry events. Build powerful partnerships.

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.

What you’ll do

• Support the delivery of national and regional events, including calendar planning, marketing, member enquiries and event logistics.

• Coordinate event materials such as invitations, ticketing, seating plans, handouts and attendance records, and assist with onsite setup and delivery.

• Source and confirm presenters, venues and suppliers; maintain accurate registrations and CPD allocations.

• Manage and grow the HIA Awards program, including entries, judging coordination, communications and media support.

• Achieve KPIs across attendance, award entries, expenditure and event profitability.

• 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.

• 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

• Manage financial processes including invoicing, receipting, CRM updates and accounts payable/receivable accuracy.

• Contribute to annual budget development and support the Business Partners and Building Women programs.

What you’ll bring

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Proven track record in managing & delivering quality events programs

• Ability to handle conflicting priorities, multi task, and meet deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail

• Ability to remain calm and level headed under pressure and remain professional at all times whilst representing HIA

• Motivated, energetic and enthusiastic

• Self-motivated and the ability to work within a team environment

• Proven ability in developing and maintaining partnerships at a senior level and ensure delivery of partnership commitments

• Ability to identify and realise commercial opportunities

• Financial management and sales skills

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times

• Experience with Events Air, CRM and Openwater events platforms will be highly regarded

 What we offer
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:

• Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements

• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities

• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and corporate discounts

• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment

• Life and Salary Continuance Insurance

• Salary Packaging Arrangements

• Ability to purchase Annual Leave

• Paid Parental Leave above the minimum legislative requirement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Affinity Program

• Milestone Recognition