Neara is a high-growth technology company, backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital and private equity investors, including EQT and Partners Group. Neara has developed a software platform that builds sophisticated, engineering-grade 3D digital models of critical infrastructure, delivered under a software-as-a-service model. To date, Neara has primarily focused on modelling electricity grids but is also expanding rapidly into other infrastructure verticals such as telecommunications and rail. Neara’s software platform has been adopted by infrastructure owners and operators around the world to solve some of the greatest challenges facing the industry. Neara’s platform delivers solutions across the entire asset life cycle, from the design and construction of new networks to access renewable energy generation, to high-value problem statements in asset management, through to the impact of climate change and extreme weather on the reliability and availability of critical commodities such as electricity. Recognised as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024, our vision is to change how the world designs, builds and operates critical infrastructure. After achieving close to 90% market share in Australia and New Zealand, Neara’s primary growth focus is now the Americas, the UK and Europe, where a significant majority of our revenue growth is now derived. You will be at the heart and soul of our Sydney office, creating social opportunities and a sense of community for the team as well as prospective hires. You will oversee recruitment events and graduate/university engagement to ensure we’re consistently bringing on board young, talented people who can develop their careers at Neara. Additionally, you’ll be responsible for keeping the office running smoothly, and you'll create a welcoming office environment in our Sydney office. The perfect candidate for this role is someone who loves interacting with people, finds joy in helping others, takes pride in keeping spaces organised and functional and is passionate about creating both in-person and remote social events and experiences. This role will need to be based out of our Sydney office. WHAT YOU WILL DO Use your smarts and creativity to push the envelope and come up with creative, unique and engaging ways for us to connect, collaborate and celebrate. We want more than just bean bags and drum circles. We want you to wow us. Your core responsibility will be to organise and drive the coordination of office events, team activities and celebrations. This includes handling all internal and external event logistics, including (amazing) venue selection, (delicious) catering, and overall setup and coordination leading up to and during events. You’ll maintain a welcoming and highly functional office environment with supplies, catering, and functional facilities while troubleshooting and resolving any issues that may pop up. You’ll work with our talent team to drive graduate and other recruitment efforts by helping to organise career events, round tables, information sessions and hackathons, while maintaining relationships with university career centres and student organisations. Admin is a bore. We know. But you will need to do some administrative tasks like invoicing, budget management, and purchasing for both the office and our events. You’ll support global team initiatives related to employee experience, onboarding, and culture enhancement. Oversee event communications, including calendar invites, reminder messages, and social media content. Manage vendor relationships for office operations (maintenance, security, IT). Coordinate merchandise selection and orders. Assist with ad hoc HR and office tasks as required. WHO YOU ARE Previous experience in event coordination is a must; prior experience in office management would be a plus. A self-starter with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Collaborative, with a positive attitude and a passion for creating smooth and impactful event experiences. Strong interpersonal and communication skills—both written and verbal. Experience using Google Suite or MS Office. A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. WHAT WE ARE OFFERING YOU Become a core member in our healthy, growing scale-up and the backbone of our events and company vibe. Opportunity to work on diverse initiatives, with the potential to travel interstate and internationally. Competitive salary and employee share options program. A fully stocked office in Redfern (which will be as awesome as you make it). Significant potential for career advancement and learning opportunities. The real benefit is working for a company solving complex, meaningful problems with exceptional people and making a genuine difference in the world around us. Neara values diversity, belonging, and equal employment opportunities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Please note that you will require current and unrestricted working rights to be considered for the role. Unfortunately, we are not in a position to offer visa sponsorship at this time. No agencies or third-party service providers, please.
