Community Events Coordinator

We’re one of Australia’s most trusted brands. Being member-owned, every decision we make has people and our community at its heart. From legendary roadside assistance to our electric vehicle charging network, holiday parks and resorts, car rentals, harbour transport and ocean cruising, we are striving to make a difference that contributes to a brighter shared future for all Australians.

Forget what you thought you knew about the NRMA. Look on the inside and you’ll discover that life with us is more than just a job – it’s your chance to make a difference, together.

• Make a real impact by actively engaging with community and regional groups to help deliver NRMA programs and advocacy initiatives!
• Play a key role in planning, co-ordinating and executing events including our Outback Links and EV Drive Days
• Enjoy flexible work, exclusive travel and lifestyle benefits and the opportunity to grow your career

What You'll Do

We have an exciting full-time permanent opportunity for an experienced and passionate Community Events Coordinator to join NRMA’s Membership team.  Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for planning, organising and executing community events, fostering positive relationships with key external stakeholders including local councils, community organisations and local community groups.

This role is a hybrid work opportunity where you will be required to work across our Sydney CBD and Sydney Olympic Park offices as well as some work from home.  There will be intra-state travel and the occasional weekend work required on a quarterly basis.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Actively engage with local councils, regional associations, and community groups to deliver key NRMA programs and advocacy initiatives
• Represent our brand at community forums, external events, meetings and conferences
• Manage community stakeholder relations and support programs such as Outback Links and EV Drive Days
• Support management through keeping abreast of issues relating to community across the NRMA remit, including developing and advising on coordinated responses to minimise risk
• Support community and stakeholder engagement for NRMA’s EV Fast Charger project including providing support for EV site acquisitions, launches and local content
• Assist with the management of the NRMA Heritage Collection and Heritage Vehicle Fleet
• Coordinate the NRMA Outback Links Program, including staff engagement, content development, stakeholder engagement, and budget management

Wh.at You'll Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar co-ordination role within a community, industry body, or government agency
• Demonstrated experience in planning and managing small to large scale events
• Proven ability to develop and deliver stakeholder plans and community programs, particularly across regional and rural locations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong relationship building and collaborative skills for working with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and the ability to manage processes and budgets effectively
• Experience engaging with local council representatives and management (preferred not essential)
• Drivers Licence (essential) and car (preferred).

What's in it for you?

At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these too). We offer benefits to help make work and life just right for you! 

• Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts
• Complimentary myNRMA membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Discounts on a range of NRMA personal insurance products including car, home & travel
• Grow, progress or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations with us.

Know You Belong

We’re for inclusion, diversity and representing the members, guests, customers and communities we serve.  That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be a part of our team.

As part of our recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks.

Join the NRMA and grow your career with us.  Apply now, we cannot wait to hear from you or visit our careers site to find out more!