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Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney Olympic Park

- Manage stakeholder activities and NRMA-led events as required, including events involving community, industry and government.- Coordinate and lead skilled and corporate volunteers into drought, fire and flood affected areas to assist farmers in need in partnership with Frontier Services for "Outback Links" program- Engage with local councils, community organisations and local community groups to support the delivery of the NRMA’s strategy.- Support a community stakeholder… Show more - Manage stakeholder activities and NRMA-led events as required, including events involving community, industry and government.- Coordinate and lead skilled and corporate volunteers into drought, fire and flood affected areas to assist farmers in need in partnership with Frontier Services for "Outback Links" program- Engage with local councils, community organisations and local community groups to support the delivery of the NRMA’s strategy.- Support a community stakeholder engagement plan to support policy, advocacy and commercial activities and priorities.- Represent the NRMA at community forums, including on behalf of Management- Volunteer Coordinator and operational logistics for the NRMA's EV Drive Days around NSW and ACT- Organise and lead NRMA participation at Community Shows and Festivals (Electric Vehicles, NRMA Group businesses)- Maintain and grow relationships plus ongoing site support of EV chargers with landowners and site partners in NSW, VIC and SA- Manage the NRMA Heritage Collection and Heritage Vehicle Fleet. Show less

Sydney

Chief Pilot & Maintenance Controller for the NRMA's Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator's Certificate (ReOC)

Sydney Olympic Park

A multifunction role that supports the operational arm of the business, by delivering the following:• Community Engagement & site delivery of one of Australia's largest Electric Vehicle fast charging networks, being deployed to 60+ locations. o Site acquisition for the installation of the NRMA's EV charging infrastructure. o Negotiating and executing license agreements for charging station locations. o Maintain and grow relationships with landowners and site… Show more A multifunction role that supports the operational arm of the business, by delivering the following:• Community Engagement & site delivery of one of Australia's largest Electric Vehicle fast charging networks, being deployed to 60+ locations. o Site acquisition for the installation of the NRMA's EV charging infrastructure. o Negotiating and executing license agreements for charging station locations. o Maintain and grow relationships with landowners and site partners o Identify and manage Community issues o Technical site assessment to fit with NRMA criteria, liaising with Program Manager on site specific requirements o Organise, manage and attend site launches o Ongoing site support and maintenance with Program team• Manage and lead the effective delivery of key Community programs; o "Outback Links": Coordinate and lead skilled and corporate volunteers into drought, fire and flood affected areas to assist farmers in need in partnership with Frontier Services o Indigenous Learner Driver mentor program in partnership with the Australian Red Cross o Refugee Learner Driver mentor program in partnership with Gymea Community Aid and Information Service• Develop content or support development of content for the NRMA “Why We Road Trip” social media platform• Establish strong and productive relationships with key Community stakeholders, leaders, organisations and groups• Protect, maintain and enhance the NRMA’s reputation through delivery of effective stakeholder and community relations• Identify and manage community issues and provide insights on community and stakeholder matters• Develop content or support development of content for Marketing, Media, Social Media and Policy teams• Manage partnership agreements• Manage NRMA’s Historic Patrol vehicles including Orix fleet management• Collect and manage NRMA historic memorabilia Show less

North Strathfield

A multifunction role that supports the operational arm of the business, by delivering the following: • Guide Regional Managers and metro contractors on needs, desires and expectations of NRMA customers• Develop, build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and customers• Analyse customer satisfaction surveys, complaints/compliments using Salesforce and industry benchmarking data• Review and re-engineer systems and processes with a customer… Show more A multifunction role that supports the operational arm of the business, by delivering the following: • Guide Regional Managers and metro contractors on needs, desires and expectations of NRMA customers• Develop, build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and customers• Analyse customer satisfaction surveys, complaints/compliments using Salesforce and industry benchmarking data• Review and re-engineer systems and processes with a customer lens• Providing advice and assistance to service providers in both regional and metropolitan areas to help them deliver great customer experiences• Report on and communicate trends, themes and improvement opportunities• Develop a wide network of internal and external professional contacts Show less

North Strathfield

Senior specialist who acquired talent across the business for both corporate and blue collar functions • Work with the business to understand their recruitment needs and formulate recruitment plans• End to end recruitment• High volume end to end recruitment for inbound and outbound call centres in Sydney and Gosford• Assessment centre coordinator and facilitator• Provision of recruitment advice and solutions to all levels of management • Sourcing of active and passive… Show more Senior specialist who acquired talent across the business for both corporate and blue collar functions • Work with the business to understand their recruitment needs and formulate recruitment plans• End to end recruitment• High volume end to end recruitment for inbound and outbound call centres in Sydney and Gosford• Assessment centre coordinator and facilitator• Provision of recruitment advice and solutions to all levels of management • Sourcing of active and passive candidates via a multitude of recruitment methods and channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter & Seek Talent Search• Utilisation of skills and aptitude assessment tools and results analysis • Maintenance of accurate recruitment records and applicant tracking using Taleo Show less

North Strathfield

An end to end Event Specialist that has delivered key events for the organisation with exceptions results• Manage external events associated with various sponsorships to build awareness and a positive perception of the NRMA’s presence • Manage internal events, ensuring they are managed successfully and professionally• Oversee logistics planning, program management and execution for events• Manage budgets associated with all events• Manage the staff, volunteers and… Show more An end to end Event Specialist that has delivered key events for the organisation with exceptions results• Manage external events associated with various sponsorships to build awareness and a positive perception of the NRMA’s presence • Manage internal events, ensuring they are managed successfully and professionally• Oversee logistics planning, program management and execution for events• Manage budgets associated with all events• Manage the staff, volunteers and contractors associated with all external events• Negotiate agreements with suppliers and contractors• Assist with development of new and innovative events • Develop social media strategy for external events• Manage NRMA’s Historic Patrol and Events vehicles including Orix fleet management Show less

Pyrmont

• Corporate end to end Recruiter to manage the demerger transition between Echo Entertainment Group and Tabcorp• Provide advice and consulting services for recruitment activities associated with strategic planning within: IT, Business Services (Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, Procurement, Payroll) & Administration• Recruitment strategy, planning and execution for high volume roles• Build and maintain strong internal relationships with key stakeholders for each portfolio• Review… Show more • Corporate end to end Recruiter to manage the demerger transition between Echo Entertainment Group and Tabcorp• Provide advice and consulting services for recruitment activities associated with strategic planning within: IT, Business Services (Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, Procurement, Payroll) & Administration• Recruitment strategy, planning and execution for high volume roles• Build and maintain strong internal relationships with key stakeholders for each portfolio• Review and advise on advertising and marketing approach with the view to establishing and maintaining reputation as an “Employer of choice”• Partner with key stakeholders to clarify, document and monitor workforce hiring plans within the portfolio’s• Liaise and build relationships with our agency partners, as this was another important piece in our growth strategy • Maintenance of accurate recruitment records and applicant tracking using the PageUp system• Managed 1 direct report Show less

Chatswood

• Delivered a range of HR Services with a major focus on recruitment, selection and training, in support of operations in Australia / NZ• Managed the recruitment function, recruiting all levels of staff• Large scale national project recruitment for “VHA / Huawei” network upgrade• Roles include; Transmission, RF design, RAN Engineers Site Management, Logistics, Regional Management, Project Managers, Contract Management,• Facilitated induction and orientation sessions nationally

Rhodes

• Managed and allocated Programme Management Resources to support projects and resource requirements nationally • Executed and adopted consistent resource planning processes• Managed conflict in relation to resourcing issues and negotiated acceptable outcomes with involved parties• Met formally and regularly with Project Directors to understand resource & sales forecasts and plan engagement of resources for future opportunities• Facilitated open discussion with Project Managers… Show more • Managed and allocated Programme Management Resources to support projects and resource requirements nationally • Executed and adopted consistent resource planning processes• Managed conflict in relation to resourcing issues and negotiated acceptable outcomes with involved parties• Met formally and regularly with Project Directors to understand resource & sales forecasts and plan engagement of resources for future opportunities• Facilitated open discussion with Project Managers to understand their professional development intentions and preferences to direct their engagement accordingly Show less