Event Manager
- Melbourne
- Exhibition
- Permanent / Full Time
- Salary $95,000 - $105,000 plus super
The Company:
This boutique Exhibition Agency has a proven track record of running large-scale exhibitions in Australia and are looking for an Event Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The agency is small but they produce major exhibitions that really have a more creative feel and they specialise in the space they work in.
Position Terms: - Full-Time, Permanent Role
- Working full-time in the office
- Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 plus super
The Role:
The Event Manager will lead the planning and delivery of a flagship consumer event across multiple cities in Australia. Working alongside the Event Director, Marketing Manager and wider team, the Event Manager will ensure the successful delivery of each event, exceeding attendee and stakeholder satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities include;
- Lead production and management of annual event schedules, floor plans, curation and budgets.
- Manage office staff, including an Event Coordinator and at times 2–3 additional team members in the lead-up to events, with direct reporting to the Event Director.
- Manage contractors and suppliers: obtaining quotes, issuing contracts and overseeing onsite delivery.
- Coordinate catering operations and ensure compliance with all food regulations.
- Manage event staff: onboarding, rosters, job sheets and briefings.
- Oversee weekly WIP meetings and report on milestones.
- Research and implement new initiatives across the event (e.g. sustainability, accessibility, sensory-friendly programming).
- Manage compliance requirements including liquor licensing, PLI, risk assessments and health & safety plans.
- Oversee content updates for exhibitor and caterer manuals.
- Research, implement and manage ticketing, registration and lead retrieval systems.
- Oversee signage, staging and any major installations.
- Opportunity to recruit and lead an Event Coordinator, building a small team to support delivery of the events.
The Candidate:
The successful candidate will have previous experience working as an Event Manager with a proven background in delivering exhibitions, trade shows and/or consumer events. Exceptional stakeholder management skills are essential for this role.
- Exceptional time-management skills with the ability to multitask.
- Proven leadership and people management skills.
- Adaptable, collaborative, and detail-oriented.
- A commitment to customer service and delivering outstanding experiences.
- EventDraw & Monday.com experience is desirable.
- Strong event management skills.
- Exceptional stakeholder, exhibitor, and supplier management skills.
- Ability to travel interstate for event delivery.
- Ability to work full-time in the office.
For more information regarding event positions follow us on LinkedIn and/or Facebook at Apex Event RecruitmentIf this role doesn't fit but if you are interested in Events positions in Australia, then please register your resume through our website:
www.apexeventrecruitment.com.auPlease note that this role will be subject to background checks and you
must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.