Intern - Events & Communications
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
As the Intern - Events & Communications, you'll be an integral part of the marketing team, helping to bring events to life and create meaningful experiences
Event Coordination & Guest Management
- Support the Event Manager in delivering the Brisbane Truck Show and other Volvo Group Australia events.
- Assist with guest management in collaboration with the event provider.
- Coordinate guest communications, registrations, invitations, RSVPs, and accommodation with accurate data tracking.
- Maintain and update guest databases, attendee lists, and stakeholder records.
- Liaise with stakeholders and providers to support guest processes and resolve queries.
- Prepare guest materials, reports, and event documentation.
- Provide on-site event support, including check-in and attendee coordination.
- Support guest management across VGA events in 2026-2027 to build experience for the Brisbane Truck Show.
Stakeholder & Vendor Liaison
- Act as a key contact for internal stakeholders on guest logistics.
- Collaborate with the event provider to deliver travel and accommodation.
- Support the EventsAir program as required.
- Coordinate communication between internal teams and external suppliers.
Internal Communications Support
- Assist in maintaining content across company channels (Violin, email, DIB screens).
- Work with teams to gather and share news, updates, and event communications.
- Ensure content is accurate, engaging, and on-brand.
Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support to the Event Manager and team.
- Assist with purchase orders, invoicing, and budget tracking.
- Support reporting, documentation, and post-event evaluations.
- Maintain organised event records and communications.
Your future team
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
Educational Qualifications
- Third or fourth year of degree in a Bachelor of Business, Event Management, Marketing, Communication, Data Management / Business Analytics / Information Systems or Customer Experience
Business Skills & Attributes
- High integrity, discretion, and initiative.
- Strong organisation, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel); quick to learn new systems (e.g. Violin).
- Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
- Collaborative team player with stakeholder engagement skills.
- Interest in events, communications, or marketing.
- Experience with EventsAir desirable but not essential.
What's in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
VGA is committed to flexible working arrangements, helping employees to achieve their work-life goals
Modern, world-class office with an onsite cafe, fully electric standup desks
Free onsite parking
Global powerhouse brand known for embracing a people-centric culture and opportunities to travel globally
Industry-leading parental leave benefits
Sonder, a new way to access support for you and your family's well-being
Ready for the next move?
Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can't wait to hear from you. Apply today!
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people - to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.
