Event Planner - Ekka

RNA; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

5 days Wellness Leave

Free inner-city onsite parking

Staff events and team activities

Friday 3pm finishes

Staff massages

Free lunches

On-site team

Competitive salary package

Career development and progression

Job summary

RNA is seeking an experienced Event Planner for the Ekka team at the Brisbane Showgrounds. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of competitions, turning ideas into unforgettable event experiences for a crowd of 400,000+ visitors each year.

This permanent, full-time role invites you to shape memorable moments in Queensland’s traditions, collaborating with stakeholders across stages of the event lifecycle and delivering city-country connections through agriculture-focused events.

Qualifications

• Passion, innovation, adaptability and stakeholder delivery.
• Experience delivering large, complex events and managing multiple projects.
• Strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and prioritised delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Project Management / Event Management qualification

Job description

Help create unforgettable experiences at Queensland’s most iconic event.

We’re looking for an experienced Event Planner to join our Ekka team at the Brisbane Showgrounds. In this role, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of competitions, turning ideas into exceptional event experiences.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with stakeholders, and enjoy bringing ideas to life, this is your chance to play a key role in an event enjoyed by more than 400,000 visitors each year.

More than just an events role, this is an opportunity to help shape the memorable moments that make the Ekka a treasured Queensland tradition.

This is a permanent, Full time opportunity

About You

You understand that delivering successful events is about more than just the end result. Successful events are built on passion, innovation, adaptability, and most importantly, a desire to work with and deliver for your stakeholders – whoever they may be.

You will bring:

• A love for being involved in every stage of the event lifecycle from planning and stakeholder engagement through to on-the-ground delivery.
• Extensive experience delivering large, complex events and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to build strong, trusted relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and experience working with diverse stakeholders with competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach to work, jumping in wherever needed to ensure the success of our events.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Pride in your work – a positive and solution focused mindset, taking ownership of event success and delivery.
• Project Management and/or tertiary qualifications in Event Management, Project Management, or a related discipline (highly desirable).
• A connection to or genuine interest in agriculture and/or connecting city and country (highly regarded).

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

We have built a team of people committed to delivering the best events possible. A team who are passionate about their work and committed to making a genuine impact.

Perks you’ll love:

• 5 weeks of Annual Leave
• 5 days of Wellness Leave
• Free inner-city onsite parking
• Staff events, team activities, and social functions including all staff barbeques and bi-monthly morning teas
• Seasonal initiatives including Friday 3pm finishes, staff massages, free lunches, and the ability to enjoy award winning food and beverages
• A fully on-site team
• A competitive salary package
• Career development and progression opportunities

Interested in getting a glimpse of life at the Brisbane Showgrounds? Visit us on social media!

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