Events & Enterprise Coordinator
Southbank – 3 month contract – January start
We're seeking a proactive and reliable Events & Enterprise Coordinator to support the Herald Sun Shop and the Run for the Kids race office in the lead-up to the **** event.
This hands-on role will focus on the dispatch of orders, preparation of race kits, and assisting customers across multiple channels to ensure seamless operational delivery.
This is an in-office position based at HWT Tower, Southbank, offering a unique opportunity to be part of one of Melbourne's most iconic community events.
The role will operate on a casual basis, with hours expected to be 9am–5pm, up to five days per week, and mandatory weekend work required in March ****.
What's the role?
You will be responsible for supporting event and shop operations, including:
Herald Sun Shop
Pick, pack, and dispatch customer orders
Assist customers with telephone enquiries
Respond to email enquiries and provide appropriate solutions to achieve customer outcomes
Run for the Kids – Race Office
Pick, pack, and dispatch race kits and merchandise
Assist customers via phone and email
Provide timely and accurate information to entrants
Distribute race kits at the race office collection point
Work onsite at the Run for the Kids event on Sunday, 29 March ****, supporting administration in the event marquee
Who are you?
Flexible and able to multitask effectively
Strong accountability and reliability
High attention to detail, particularly with repetitive or process-driven tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A commitment to delivering excellent customer service
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Confidence working both collaboratively and autonomously
Understanding of pick/pack/dispatch workflows (desirable)
Business administration or events experience (desirable)
A current driver's licence (preferred but not essential)
Who are we?
We're part of News Corp Australia, the country's most influential media organisation, trusted by more than 18 million Australians every month.
Our iconic brands—including news.com.au, The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, and The Courier-Mail—inform, entertain, and connect communities across the nation.
Our Consumer and Events teams bring these brands to life through memorable experiences, premium merchandise, and major community events such as Run for the Kids, one of Melbourne's most beloved charity runs.
From large-scale event operations to seamless customer fulfilment, we deliver products and experiences that engage audiences well beyond the newsroom.
What's next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit .
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