Sydney
We’re looking for a young, dynamic, internet-savvy marketing expert to join our rapidly growing company.

Your role will be the Online Manager for our new digital marketplace FREEMARKET.COM. You will be responsible for promoting and growing the business. You will have the opportunity to excel both professionally and with your earnings with remuneration tied to performance.

This role will be at the cutting edge of Internet Marketing! Our website is used globally by marketeers for the cutting edge of digital marketing. You will be using some of these techniques.

You will have at your disposal teams of freelancers worldwide assisting in link building, blog posting, article writing etc.

You will also be responsible for generation of copy for marketing materials, as well as managing freelance teams doing the same, whether in print, video or other digital form.

Additionally the role will be involved in PR, liaising to get interviews and articles with the top technical blogs, websites, magazines, TV etc.

We’re looking for someone that can put together strategy and then implement with a tactical plan. They must be able to think quickly, rapidly adapt and be a problem solver.

It is mandatory that applicants have up to date knowledge about marketing on the Internet.

It is highly preferred you have a technical degree e.g. BSc or BE or equivalent qualifications.

Our offices are located in a great area at King Street Wharf with harbour views and a BBQ on the balcony, close to transport and central to everything.
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Sydney Inner
Up to $100k base

This industry leading investment bank offers exceptional training programs, close interaction with the business and the opportunity to work with some top class people. They are continuing to invest in technology and this has created an opportunity for a talented Java Developer.

You new role will involve working closely with the business and various technical teams to build and deliver robust and scalable business systems. You will also be involved in developing a range of interfaces and integration pieces for a highly popular trade processing system.

Essential Criteria
Experience predominantly in core Java development
A solid understanding of enterprise level software development
Other technical skills with Swing, RMI, and relational database systems
You would be expected to have a computing or engineering related Degree as well as outstanding written and verbal English communication skills
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Brisbane
Earn up to $200k pro rata

Excellent remuneration package
Opportunity to work from home

About Us
Publicity Queen is one of Australia’s leading boutique PR agencies with presence in Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne, and is looking for an Account Manager to join the royal family in Brisbane.
About the role

The right candidate, through strong results and by attracting new clients, can earn up to $200k per annum pro rata. The role is ideal for someone who is tenacious and energetic and has a proven track record in creating, leading and executing PR strategies. With an ability to work from home, this is an exciting opportunity for a senior PR professional who is looking to make a long-term commitment.

Our Clients
We specialise in building the brands of fast-growth companies by working closely with clients to develop PR strategies that are aligned with their business plans and objectives, and leverage both traditional and new media channels.

Our Workplace
Publicity Queen is a highly innovative agency so this is a unique opportunity…
To work with a talented, energised & collaborative team;
To gain positive ‘work-life’ balance through flexible work hours;
To work with a diverse, exciting & inspiring range of clients; and
To negotiate a package that reflects your expertise.
Our Publicity Queens

To be a Publicity Queen you will need:
Formal qualifications in PR or journalism at least five years of Australian PR or journalism work history;
Agency experience with managerial responsibility for client accounts;
Proven expertise in PR strategy development & implementation;
An absolute commitment to achieving and reporting on results;
To be self-motivated, confident and highly accountable; and
The love of celebrating your successes with colleagues and clients.
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Melbourne

Environment
Knowledge of the PMI Process Groups; Initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. Knowledge of current Project Management methodologies. Prior experience with an IBM Strategic Outsourcing engagement would be very advantageous. Must have a working knowledge in business matters, finance, planning, forecasting and personnel in order to effectively manage team staff and business issues.

Communication/Negotiation
Engaged as a professional who advises others and works with team members to articulate, compare, and implement solutions and alternative approaches based upon project management principles. Team members might include customer, supplier and IBM staff. Negotiates effectively with team members to define the team’s goals, work content and schedules. Clearly communicates team results to immediate management / project manager. Establishes and maintains clear mechanisms to communicate project status and change with the project team and other staff. Must be able to effectively communicate resource needs and project issues with management / project management.

Problem Solving
Recognizes and articulates complex problems related to the project / segment of the project or function. Applies creativity and judgment in development of multiple solutions related to project objectives utilizing recognized project management techniques. As appropriate, challenges the validity of given procedures and processes with a view toward enhancement or improvement. Analyzes problems and creates solutions involving finance, scheduling, technology, methodology, tools and solution components.

Desired Experience
Proven Project Management at required level (>Band 8);
Knowledge of PMI Process groups and PM methodologies;
Working knowledge of finance, planning, forecasting and personnel.
Program Integration and cross program management skills
Extensive experience in Industry sector
Extensive knowledge of nominated clients including their processes and procedures
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Melbourne

Base salary and very attractive bonus package on offer
Work for one of Australia’s Leading Renewable Energy Companies
Market and sell a product you actually feel good about.
State Solar Services, one of Australia’s Leading Solar Solution Companies has been established for over 2 years and within the group has over 6000 customers nationally.
Due to our rapid expansion, we are now currently seeking an enthusiastic, career driven
Advertising Executive to join our group.
The role is extremely dynamic and will undoubtedly be an excellent career choice for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities & talents include:
Experience in dealing with media companies
Experience in Direct Marketing Campaigns
Experience in call to action marketing strategies
Proven ability to meet set revenue targets and generate leads
Ability to work as a part of a sales driven team
Ability to present and negotiate at a senior level
Proven target driven, high sales performer
Ability to seek and close a deal
Solid experience in either advertising and promotional industries
Minimum 2 years media experience is preferred
The successful candidate will be customer service focused, efficient, highly organised with outstanding communication, sales and negotiation skills.
The key to securing this position will be your proven background in a similar position targeting customers for call to action and direct mail campaign.
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Brisbane

Hands-on Project Management
Rostering & Payroll Project
Great Organisation
One of Australias leading Not-for-Profit organisations currently requires a talented hands-on Project Manager to join their thriving business.
This organisation has been providing high quality services to the community for over 50 years, and prides themselves on their care and dedication.
They now require a proven, hands-on Project Manager to join their new Rostering and Payroll programme of work.

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination and the completion of projects within this portfolio. You will also be responsible for setting-up, leading and managing the delivery of new capabilities and establishing governance.
Utilising the Prince2 methodology, your scope will be the authority to run the project on a daily basis and ensure that the project runs on-time and on-budget and that high quality standards are met.
To be successful for this great role, you will have come from a Business Analyst background and have strong, hands-on Project Management experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, as you will be communicating with people at every level of this great organisation as well as external parties.
On offer is a salary of $100k + super + benefits, and the opportunity to make a real difference and be a stand-out in this talented PMO.
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Sydney
$600-$800/ Day

Senior Java J2EE Developer
Well Established Australian Company
Great working environment with an opportunity to learn new technologies
Excellent rates with an opportunity to extend
Our Client requires Senior Java J2EE Developers with 5+ years commercial experience to join their growing Systems Integration Practice. A highly successful Professional Services Firm, they are expanding their SOA Capability and are looking for Technical Specialists to drive high-profile project initiatives within large enterprise environments. They are happy to consider Permanent or Contract employment arrangements.

The role will be Client facing and requires Subject Matter Experts with a consulting approach. Excellent Comms are required for the role. You will have the opportunity to gain exposure to portal development and new technologies.

Key Skills required:
Java J2EE
Web Services
Spring/Hibernate
Tomcat

Desirable skills include:
Portal Development WSRP
Oracle WCI (or BEA Aqualogic)
The Client is looking for an immediate start as the engagement is confirmed and is to initially run for 3 months with potential to extend long term.
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Melbourne Inner

Do you watch Sex in the City every week???
Do you think social networking tools are fun and could never be considered work?
Are you addicted to fashion and know all the latest trends?
Did you know that Vogue was founded in the US in 1892 and has been the longest-lasting and most successful of the hundreds of fashion magazines that have come and gone. If the answer is “yes” then read on…

This niche company are looking for that special person who can write like Carrie Bradshaw and beguile their clients like Samantha Jones!!!
You will be involved in anything from product placement to assisting your overseas counterparts in the organisation of event launches!!!

What you must have…
1-2 years experience in the fashion industry – could be advertising or brand management…
Marketing /design experience – you are comfortable with all Adobe and Office products
Creative writing skills – you could write a press release that would have the world hanging on every word…
Know your social networking sites and already “tight” with key fashion media players…
Relevant marketing/PR qualifications

In return this role can offer you…
Engaging with a global entourage of fashion brand owners, retailers and editors – be responsible for their brand’s success around the world!!!
Rewarding and long term career prospects…
A competitive salary and bonus for working in the industry you love – you cannot ask for much more!!!
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Melbourne Eastern Suburbs

The Melbourne Racing Club is one of Victoria’s pre-eminent sporting and event providers comprising Caulfield, Mornington and Betfair Park Racecourses.
An exciting and rare opportunity exists for a highly motivated Event Manager to join the Club’s Operations department based at Caulfield Racecourse. Reporting to the Senior Event Manager, key responsibilities include managing the planning, preparation and delivery of events and functions to the highest standards, leadership, staff management and allocation, contractor liaison and customer relationship management.

To succeed in this exciting role you will be able to demonstrate:
Proven management experience in large scale function and event operations
A hands on management approach
Experience in a la carte restaurant operations
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train and manage casual staff
Solid planning skills
Exceptional knowledge of food and beverage service
Superior customer service skills
Ability to problem solve
Attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ongoing improvement focus
High level computer literacy and administrative skills
You will be joining the club at an exciting time as we continue to grow as one of Australia’s leading providers of premier hospitality and events services. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate in conjunction with a range of other employee benefits including; ongoing training and development, health and wellbeing, flexible work practices, onsite parking, employee assistance program and Industry Member passes.

This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join an ambitious, hard working and friendly team. Apply NOW, applications close 13th September 2010
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• Freelance Event Manager
• Rare opportunity to join rapidly growing Sydney based Wedding Planners
• Young, fun and energetic team

Girl Friday Weddings is rapidly growing and to support the team during the 2010/2011 busy spring/summer wedding season, we now require an experienced Event Manager to assist with preparation, planning and coordinating weddings. This is an hourly role and the incumbent will be expected to contract their services to Girl Friday Weddings and will need to be eligible for an ABN.

The Event Manager will be required to provide proof of public liability insurance, and to supply their own equipment which will allow them to do the job. This includes access to a computer with an internet connection, a vehicle and a mobile phone. Applicants should be confident in delivering all three components of this role

·         Sales – Meeting with prospective clients to discuss their needs and how Girl Friday Weddings may be of service.

·         Planning – Assisting with wedding prep leading up to the day. This includes meeting with any vendors, client pre-briefing sessions, site visits and rehearsals.

·         Wedding Day Coordination – Be onsite to facilitate and coordinate the events on the day.

Responsibilities: 

·         The Event Manager will work within a fast paced team and should be flexible to act either as the Event Manager, or in a supporting role to the Event Manager as demand dictates.

·         The applicant should be comfortable in working together as a team, not step on each other’s creative toes and meet deadlines. Must be able to resolve disputes quickly and fairly amongst vendors and may oftentimes find these duties extending to the bridal party and guests.

·         Be comfortable in managing and coordinating third party vendors

·         Communicate requests from Client to vendors and facilitate all requests in a timely manner.

·         Actively assist team members with their workload and be willing to partner with all team members on an as needed basis.

·         Respond immediately or contact the Director immediately to perform service recovery as appropriate, or when problems need to be escalated.

·         Practice active listening when communicating with the client and their guests to ensure their needs are successfully met.

·         Although much of the liaison with vendors is done during normal weekday hours the main consultation time with couples and their families is done on evenings and weekends. Most ceremonies take place on weekends. The applicant should be flexible to accommodate calls at out of office hour as clients schedules usually dictate.

Required Qualifications:  

·         5 Years + in an Event Management position

·         Demonstrated strong Client Service skills

·         Ability to manage conflict/resolution

·         Demonstrated strong problem solving and decision making skills

·         Ability to learn additional software programs specific to the role

·         Extremely high attention to detail

·         Professional office etiquette

·         Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information

·         Self motivated to work independently as well as on a team and have the ability to multi-task

·         Computer proficiency

·         Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays

Desired Qualifications

·         Knowledge in Weddings and Hospitality Industry  

Must be available for interview 11-13 August.

Job Classification

• Work Type: Freelance, Work From Home
• Family Friendly Criteria: Flexible working hours, Working from home arrangements, Other family friendly workplace policies
• Industry: Media/Advert./Entertain.
• Position: Event Management

Salary Information

Hourly Rate: $36 – $40 per hour

Contact Information

Advertiser: Girl Friday Weddings

Sarah Johnston
Director
Girl Friday Weddings
info@girlfridayweddings.com.au
www.girlfridayweddings.com.au

You must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this job.

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