Some of our great benefits:

• Sydney Royal Easter Show complimentary tickets and meals
• Staff draws to win tickets to Sydney Showground events
• 15% Staff discount at onsite cafe 'Uptown Charlies'
• Free Onsite Parking
• Work lifestyle flexibility
• Salary packaging
• Salary protection insurance
• Subsidised Superannuation life insurance premiums
• Staff engagement events & Wellness programs
• Exclusive membership program for employees of Sydney Olympic Park

About the Role…

Each year the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) administers Sydney Royal Competitions with a view to improving quality of livestock, agricultural produce, fine food and wine products in Australia.

This role is 4 days per week for 6 months, and 5 days per week for 6 months.

You will be responsible for the administration, planning, coordination and execution of the Small Livestock (Goat, Pig & Alpaca) Competition and Events which is held annually at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for:

• The planning and delivery of competitions and events in a timely & efficient manner
• Working with an established Committee, preparing agendas, attending meetings and taking minutes and actioning items resulting from meetings
• Coordination of competition judging timetables, schedules, officials documentation
• Management of correspondence and records
• Building and maintaining relationships with industry partners, stakeholders and exhibitors
• Budget management

This role does not require you to be an expert in these portfolios however the successful candidate will demonstrate an appreciation and some understanding of each portfolio. In addition, you will be under the guidance of industry experts who will equip you with the necessary knowledge to execute each competition successfully.

About you…

To be successful in this role you would need to possess the following:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in administration and/or events
• Experience in providing Committee support
• Previous experience in event coordination and/or project management
• Genuine interest in Agricultural Competitions and Events
• Demonstrated experience planning activities and projects to a tight deadline
• Previous experience working to and managing budgets
• Ability to manage and address clients (internal and external) concerns in an appropriate and timely manner
• Experience solving complex problems with superior attention to detail
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Be energetic, committed paired with a positive “can do” attitude
• Be able to work weekdays, weekends and late nights as required
• Be legally entitled to live & work in Australia

About us….

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) organises events, and competitions, acts as a guardian for the state’s agricultural heritage, celebrates Australia’s achievements in agriculture and works to promote the viability of rural communities by ensuring that Australia remains a thriving and innovative agricultural producer.

We manage the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Sydney Royal competitions, the RAS Foundation, Australasian Animal Registry and the Sydney Showground. The RAS has a team of over 130 full-time staff and an indispensable pool of casual staff who work on the Easter Show, and other Sydney Showground events.

RAS is an equal opportunity employer that respects and values the contribution and diversity of all our people. Our success depends on strong individual commitment and our ability to work as a team.

How to Apply…

Please complete the requested work history & education information on the application page. This is to assist us in assessing your suitability for this role.

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