Event Manager- Corporate Conferences & Incentives

Our client is an established professional conference and event management company based in Macquarie Park. They specialise in Corporate Conferences, meetings, and incentives. We are seeking a highly organised Event Manager to manage logistically challenging events from the client brief to the final account. The successful candidate will be required to manage several events simultaneously whilst maintaining a sense of humour and team spirit. 
  
The role: 
If you have a love of logistics, event operations, and group travel management, and are able to travel around Australia to manage conferences and events onsite - this is the role for you: 

• You will manage and take ownership of event operations and logistics for small-medium sized events (up to 250 pax)- reporting in directly to the Event Directors 
• You will handle group travel management requirements including group flights, transfers, and accommodation blocks  
• You will be self-motivated with a proactive approach and ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively 
• You will have excellent communication skills which will allow you to work successfully with internal stakeholders as well as building strong client and supplier relationships 
• You will have strong project management abilities - planning, coordinating and successful delivery of the event content and collateral  
• Work within budget and deadlines to meet high operational standards 
• Collate risk assessment documents and work with senior staff to identify and quantify potential risks. 
• Co-ordinate audio visual requirements, theming, activities and entertainment with client and suppliers 
• Successfully manage event data and registration process via EventsAIR  
• Venue and supplier sourcing 

 Candidate profile: 

• A tertiary qualification is preferred but not essential, ideally in Event Management, Business or Hospitality Management.  
• A minimum of 2-3 years work experience in a related field, e.g. event management, travel, project planning, administration, conference production  
• EventsAIR (or similar events software) knowledge is highly desirable 
• Group travel management experience including management of group flights and accommodation blocks is highly regarded (GDS system knowledge preferred but not essential) 
• Demonstrated ability to manage events from end to end 
• Proactive mindset with advanced communications skills 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and follow critical paths and meet deadlines from start to finish 
• Applicant must hold a valid drivers’ license 
• The ability to travel both domestically and internationally when required     

 Salary & benefits: 

• $70K-80K plus super plus onsite allowance 
• Office parking provided
• Career progression and development pathway 
• Creative and fun team environment 

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