Event Management careers
Launch your event management career and help bring special occasions to life, ensuring everything runs smoothly and memorably. There are many event management jobs to suit all tastes, whether you want to be working behind the scenes or in a customer-facing role.
Conference Coordinator
Organise and run corporate events with flair, accounting for specific client requirements.
Conference Coordinators organise and run conferences, providing support and expertise during the planning phase, and on-site assistance during the event. In the lead-up period, you will manage staff, liaise with contractors and suppliers, organise speakers and work out programs. When the event begins, a whole new array of skills and responsibilities come into play, requiring you to think on your feet and keep things flowing smoothly for attendees and organisers alike.
What does a Conference Coordinator do?
- Liaise with clients to understand their ideas and objectives
- Oversee all aspects of a conference: planning, hosting and packing up
- Interview and hire vendors or other relevant parties
- Manage ticket sales and the registration process
- Solve problems as they arise during the event
Event Planner
Liaise with stakeholders to plan, promote and produce a memorable occasion that runs smoothly for all involved.
In your role as an Event Planner, you take responsibility for locations and venues, transportation and catering, ensuring any equipment or special needs are met, and anything else your clients ask of you. You can find Event Planner jobs in large corporations that organise grand events, in smaller venues that host more intimate events, or you can start your own company and choose your own projects.
What does an Event Planner do?
- Meet with clients to understand the purpose of their event
- Inspect venues to ensure they meet requirements
- Field bids from service providers to lock down the best deal
- Coordinate operations both in advance and during the occasion
Venue Manager
Take charge of upkeep, day-to-day operations and marketing your space for various events.
The job of Venue Manager is to draw customers in to host on-site events and functions. You will oversee activities and one-off uses of your location, as well as ensuring hygiene standards are maintained and all relevant equipment is working. Marketing is a large part of this role, as is liaising with Event Planners and the general public.
What does a Venue Manager do?
- Promote conferences, conventions and trade shows to potential customers
- Meet with clients to outline package options tailored to their requirements
- Arrange catering, signage, displays and equipment for events
- Organise the registration of conference participants
- Oversee contractors to ensure services are being delivered to client standards
Wedding Planner
Draw upon a large range of contacts to ensure every couple has the resources to turn their romantic dream into reality.
Wedding Planners work closely with clients to ensure their special day goes ahead without a hitch. In this role, you need to be especially sensitive to the needs, budget and creative vision of each couple. Forging relationships with a broad array of suppliers and venues means you’ll always be prepared to make those dreams come true.
What does a Wedding Planner do?
- Conduct initial consultations to determine the shape and scope of the big day
- Negotiate contracts with selected vendors, handling payments as required
- Organise back-up plans in the event of unforeseen circumstances
- Arrange for supplies and equipment to be transported to the venue in a timely manner
- Monitor the day’s events to ensure everything runs smoothly
Promotions Manager
Liaise with sponsors for funding and add-ons, and ensure the world is aware of what you’re planning.
As a Promotions Manager, you’re responsible for building awareness and driving registrations, ensuring the target audience knows an event is taking place and wants to be there. You will spend a significant amount of time building relationships with sponsors, offering them exposure in exchange for funding or value-adds that enhance your event.
What does a Promotions Manager do?
- Develop bespoke strategies to build awareness and promote events
- Liaise with stakeholders across the spectrum to build relationships and maintain voice
- Ensure compliance with any legal restraints related to promotion
- Purchase advertising space or drive social marketing campaigns
Explore Event Management courses
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Bachelor of Business (Event Management)Gain hands-on experience in executing creative events by collaborating with clients and coordinating suppliers to create the perfect event.CRICOS 090278BFull time Part time AcceleratedSydney Melbourne Brisbane AdelaideOnline On campus BlendedDiploma of Business (Event Management)This foundational course teaches you how to successfully design, manage and run events of all sizes.
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