Junior Event Coordinator

About The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA)

CICA serves as the national peak body representing the crane sector throughout Australia. The organization is dedicated to crucial advocacy, safety initiatives such as CraneSafe, and providing premier networking events for the industry. Their offerings include local branch meetings, Lift Supervisor Courses, and the nationally recognized CICA Conference, all aimed at enhancing safety, connectivity, and productivity within Australia's infrastructure industries.

Role Overview

The Junior Event Coordinator will be based in CICA’s national headquarters located in Mulgrave, Melbourne. This position involves supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of various events including branch meetings, industry days, regional activities, national conferences, and training sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing logistics such as venue reservations, catering arrangements, and audiovisual support across multiple events.
• Handling registration processes through the event portal and addressing participant inquiries.
• Preparing for on-site event needs by organizing signage, member badges, merchandise, and promotional items.
• Collaborating with communications teams to maintain updated event listings and support timely promotional campaigns.
• Providing administrative support including scheduling committee meetings, minute-taking, and processing supplier invoices.

Candidate Profile

• Possess one to two years of experience in event planning.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills with an ability to juggle multiple deadlines efficiently.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for interacting with members, vendors, and committees.
• Be technically proficient and capable of quickly learning internal systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and basic web management tools.
• Have flexibility to travel and work outside regular office hours to support event execution.

Why Join CICA?

• Opportunity to gain mentorship and career development guidance from the Executive team in event management.
• Be part of a significant industry that contributes to Australia’s housing, infrastructure, energy, and mining sectors.
• Work within a stable, supportive, and professional team environment.

Additional Information

The role requires a proactive individual eager to grow within the event management space at a respected industry association. Candidates interested should prepare a resume along with a concise cover letter explaining their motivation for applying.