AIMEX is the peak body for the marine export industry in Australia, founded in 1998. The key focus of the organisation is to provide services and support that assist in the development and growth of AIMEX members involved in the marine export market. AIMEX is a national organisation based on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Membership comprises boat builders, designers, and equipment and accessory manufacturers who wish to drive their export markets.
AIMEX also manages the Australian superyacht industry peak body; Superyacht Australia, which it took responsibility for from 2010. The focus of Superyacht Australia is to promote Australia as a preferred cruising destination for superyachts from throughout the world. In doing so, Superyacht Australia promotes Australian infrastructure, services and facilities, and manufacturers of yachts, ensuring consistent growth and development of all facets of the Australian superyacht industry.
The Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG), created under the AIMEX umbrella in 2015, is the leading industry body supporting, developing, and promoting the Australian Commercial Marine Industry both nationally and internationally. ACMG is responsible for managing the Sydney NYE Harbour Lights program and is involved in the organisation of the on-water program for Vivid annually.
POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe focus of the Events Coordinator / Manager is to build on the substantial profile, existing revenue, and membership base of the organisation and to service the members while promoting Australia's marine export, superyacht, and commercial marine industry capabilities domestically and internationally. The Events Coordinator / Manager is primarily responsible for the delivery of the organisation's events such as the annual Superyacht and Commercial conferences, boat show coordination, and other events. Regular overseas and some interstate travel to events will be required.
PURPOSE OF ROLEThe key purpose of this role is to support the Chief Executive Officer to ensure maximum success of all events in order to assist in developing effective and efficient promotion of AIMEX, ACMG, and Superyacht Australia members.
INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGEQualifications in event or project management are required. The candidate must quickly gain an understanding of the Marine and Superyacht Industries. The ability to quickly develop key stakeholder and member relationships is essential.
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