Sponsorships & Events Specialist (12‑Month Maternity Leave Cover) at Transport for NSW

Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sponsorship Management, Event Coordination, Stakeholder Management, Project Coordination, Marketing Communications, Contract Negotiation, Agency Management, Campaign Strategy, Public Relations, Reporting and Analytics, Content Creation, Social Media Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way. Here's your chance to design and deliver efficient, customer-focused services that also enhance accessibility, sustainability and overall quality of living for more people than you've imagined. In this role, you'll: You will contribute to high profile sponsorships, partnerships and events that connect communities and support the delivery of Transport's strategic communication priorities.As the Sponsorships & Events Specialist, you will support the development and delivery of sponsorship driven initiatives and provide specialist advice to internal stakeholders on the strategic approach to events across Transport for NSW.This temporary 12 month role plays a key part in ensuring continuity of delivery across sponsorship activations, public relations initiatives, events and partnerships.In addition, you will• Develop and deliver sponsorship activations informed by insights and business objectives.• Coordinate and leverage Transport for NSW sponsorships and partnerships across marketing, event and communication campaigns.• Manage the design, production and distribution of sponsorship and event materials, including editorial content and social media.• Manage relationships with external creative and event agencies, ensuring compliance with procurement and government guidelines.• Measure and report on the effectiveness of sponsorship and event activities.• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver integrated communication plans and event activations.• Act as a centre of excellence, providing best practice sponsorship and events advice.• Build tailored and targeted campaign strategies that leverage sporting influencers based on fan behaviour, the sports media landscape and industry trends.• Contract negotiation support with large rights holders for favourable terms and agreements on behalf of Transport.Some of the projects you'll have the opportunity to work on include:• Transport's road safety sponsorship portfolio (including Cricket NSW, Sydney Swans, Western Sydney Wanderers, NSW Rugby League, Wiggles and Venues NSW partnerships). • Sponsorship and industry events (including Spring Cycle, Bus and Coach Expo, Boomtown, Sydney International Boat Show, Bstreetsmart and the Koori Knockout).• Transport's New Year's Eve on the Cahill Expressway event.• Transport's activation at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. View the Role Description and Information Pack. About you You are a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys working across multiple stakeholders.You will bring:• Demonstrated experience in sponsorships, events, marketing, communications or a related field.• Strong project coordination and delivery skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.• Experience working with external agencies, suppliers and partners.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.• Sound judgement and the ability to work autonomously while escalating sensitive or high risk issues appropriately.• A strong commitment to integrity, accountability and collaboration.• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Who we are Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. Join us Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers. Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy Apply today Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 24 May 2026 For more information about this role, please contact CHRISTINA.PARK@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU. Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW #LI-Hybrid#LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The role involves designing and delivering sponsorship activations and events to support Transport for NSW's strategic communication priorities. Key duties include managing external agencies, negotiating contracts with rights holders, and reporting on the effectiveness of partnership activities.