Your new company

Our client is seeking an experienced Events Manager to join their team on a 9-month short-term temporary contract.

Your new role

• Lead the planning and delivery of events, ensuring compliance with public safety, OHS, liquor licensing, and environmental standards.

• Manage end-to-end event logistics, including sourcing, contracting, and overseeing third-party suppliers (e.g. catering, AV, entertainment, hire).

• Contribute to strategic, commercial, and business planning across the events portfolio in collaboration with senior leadership.

• Oversee financial management, including budgeting, quoting, invoicing, and reconciliation of event and annual budgets.

• Plan and deliver major events, exhibition openings, partnerships, and public programs in collaboration with internal teams.

• Coordinate event promotion, bookings, visitor programs, and stakeholder engagement to enhance audience experience and participation.

• Maintain high standards across all events and represent the organisation at functions, meetings, and industry engagements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience coordinating events or working within related industries.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver, and manage innovative programs and events on time and within budget.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.

• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• High level of attention to detail and quality assurance.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the flexibility to work outside standard hours when required.

• Sound understanding of diversity, equal opportunity, and workplace health and safety principles, supported by strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office)

What you'll get in return

• Full-time hours

• Competitive hourly rate
• Close to public transport links
• Flexible working arrangements

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.