Event Coordinator and Admin Assistant

• Build your experience in a varied role across events, people and executive support
• Be at the heart of our Tatura site, connecting people, events and ideas
• Enjoy part-time flexibility with reduced hours across 4 or 5 days

The Role
Our Tatura site is an icon in the region, well known around the world for its quality dairy products. As well as being the country's largest producer of cream cheese, it also produces infant formula, nutritional lactoferrin, various milk powders, plus our famous single serve butter.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing people together through well-executed events and engagement activities, while also providing professional executive support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.This is much more than a traditional administration role. You'll provide trusted support to our Executive General Manager for the Nutritionals & Ingredients business, while also playing an important role in the day-to-day life of our Tatura site and broader business.

This is a flexible permanent part-time role at 22.5 hours per week. You can work these hours across three full days or a mix of shorter days, depending on what works best for you. We'd love to hear about your preferred working arrangement in your application so we can support you throughout the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver events from concept to execution, including our renowned Tatura Pedals & Steps community charity event. Manage event logistics including venue bookings, catering, invitations, communications, budgets and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide high-quality executive support to the Executive General Manager, including diary & travel management.
• Act as a key contact for the site to support visitors, contractors, meetings and other activities.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the leadership team as required.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, filing systems and business reports to support operational effectiveness.

About you

• Some experience in event planning or administration, or transferable skills and a genuine interest in building your capability in these areas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word and Excel, with a willingness to keep learning.
• Ability to work autonomously, demonstrate initiative and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Bega Group Story
Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group
Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications
At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.