This membership based organsation is seeking an experienced and proactive Events Manager to take ownership of a diverse and high-impact calendar of events for a well-regarded membership organisation. This is a hands-on role that will see you deeply involved in the full event lifecycle – from concept development and stakeholder engagement through to on-the-ground execution and post-event reporting.You’ll be responsible for coordinating and delivering a mix of national conferences, industry awards nights, state-based dinners, professional development forums, webinars, and specialist summits. The role involves managing all moving parts – venues, speakers, suppliers, sponsors, registrations, budgets, communications, and onsite delivery.It’s ideal for someone who thrives in the fast-paced, hands-on reality of event management and enjoys being across the detail – briefing speakers, coordinating AV teams, preparing run sheets, solving problems in real-time, and ensuring every event reflects the professionalism and quality of the organisation it represents.You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team delivering some of the most recognised events in the sector, including a large-scale annual conference that attracts thousands of attendees and senior stakeholders.Key responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate and deliver a national calendar of high-quality in-person and virtual events
Manage logistics from start to finish – including venues, catering, travel, AV, collateral, and on-the-day coordination
Act as the key point of contact for stakeholders including members, speakers, sponsors, and suppliers
Manage registrations, customer service queries, name tags, seating charts, and guest communications
Prepare event materials, speaker briefing packs, and post-event communications
Track budgets, reconcile costs, and coordinate invoicing with the finance team
Travel nationally and occasionally internationally to deliver onsite event support
About you:
3+ years’ experience in end-to-end event planning and delivery
Strong stakeholder management skills and a customer-first mindset
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple events at once
Confident coordinating event logistics and making real-time decisions onsite
A team player who’s happy to roll up their sleeves and be involved at all levels
Experience working in a membership-based organisation or not-for-profit is desirable
Familiarity with iMIS or similar CRMs is a bonus, but not essential
Willingness to travel regularly for events (all expenses covered)
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
