Event Manager| Conferences| Meetings |amp| Events

Full time ongoing role
Unique opportunity to unleash your creativity and show off your skills
Great location close to public transport

About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic Event Manager to coordinate and manage a variety of internal and external events, including corporate and private functions. This role sits within our high performing Conferences, Meetings & Events team, and as a main point of contact for event key stakeholders and service providers, the role demands a creative and flexible approach, with strong communication and relationship management skills.

If you have a passion for delivering exceptional event experiences and a talent for collaboration, apply now!

Full time ongoing position. Salary band 3.1 $78,113.00 plus superannuation.

Your Skills And Experience (Key Criteria)

Relevant professional or tertiary qualification in Tourism and Hospitality Management or equivalent experience preferred
A firm understanding of the sales and events process and event operations/challenges desirable
A creative and flexible approach with strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to foster and maintain ongoing professional and stakeholder relationships
Active leader who contributes to a positive and harmonious working environment
Strong planning, organisational and administration skills
Resilient to change; adapts to organisational focus & competing priorities and demands
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills

For more information, please read Position Description - Event Manager, Conferences, Meetings & Events Oct 2024.pdf

About The Team

This team is responsible for the sales and planning of events for internal departments, resident companies and corporate clients of Arts Centre Melbourne function venues. The team comprises sales and event management to ensure a central touch point for all clients across the business.

About Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay our respects to elders, past and present.

Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.

Together with our own program of performances, events and activities we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.

We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.

For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here .

Enjoy Team Member Benefits

As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy a number of fantastic benefits including the opportunity to receive complimentary tickets, food & beverage discounts, discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking, access to well-being activities and learning and development programs.

Apply Now!

Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to peopleassist@artscentremelbourne.com.au.

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter addressing the key criteria by 11:55pm, Sunday 27 th October 2024. Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.

Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.

Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.