Event Co-ordinator/Florist

Flowers Vasette Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Flowers Vasette Pty Ltd in Port Melbourne is seeking an Event Co-ordinator/Florist on a full-time basis (minimum 4 days a week depending on experience). You will combine creative floristry with event management, guiding clients from quoting to booking with warmth and professional floral know-how.

The role requires 3+ years as a professional florist with event experience, strong design flair, and excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience as a professional florist with event floristry.
• Demonstrated experience in event coordination and management.
• Strong creative flair with an eye for design, colour coordination and contemporary floral trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and team members.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to client requests and unexpected challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and quotations for events to maximise profitability whilst maintaining quality standards
• Liaise with clients to understand their vision, preferences and requirements, translating these into stunning floral displays, with the help of our creative studio floristry teamCoordinate all aspects of event floristry, including site visits, client consultations and design proposals
• Manage event timelines and project planning, ensuring all deliverables are completed on schedule and to specification
• Oversee the preparation, arrangement and installation of floral installations at event venues
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and manage inventory of flowers, foliage and event materials
• Mentor and support junior florists and event staff
• Ensure quality control across all floral work and event coordination activities
• Handle event troubleshooting and problem-solving to ensure client satisfaction<br/>

Skills

Floristry

Event coordination

Client management

Communication

Time management

Tools

Event software

CRM systems

Job description

Flowers Vasette Pty Ltd is seeking an Event Co-ordinator/Florist to join our team on a full-time basis (minimum of 4 days a week can be offered depending on experience) at our Port Melbourne location. This is a key role that combines creative floristry expertise with event management capabilities. You will be the first point of contact for a wide variety of clients — from brides-to-be, to corporate accounts, to one-off gifting enquiries — guiding them through the quoting and booking process with warmth, professionalism, and floral know-how.

What you'll be doing

Manage budgets and quotations for events to maximise profitability whilst maintaining quality standards

Liaise with clients to understand their vision, preferences and requirements, translating these into stunning floral displays, with the help of our creative studio floristry teamCoordinate all aspects of event floristry, including site visits, client consultations and design proposals

Manage event timelines and project planning, ensuring all deliverables are completed on schedule and to specification

Oversee the preparation, arrangement and installation of floral installations at event venues

Maintain relationships with suppliers and manage inventory of flowers, foliage and event materials

Mentor and support junior florists and event staff

Ensure quality control across all floral work and event coordination activities

Handle event troubleshooting and problem-solving to ensure client satisfaction

What we're looking for

Minimum 3+ years' experience as a professional florist with experience in event floristry, including arrangement design, installation and preservation methods

Demonstrated experience in event coordination and management

Strong creative flair with an eye for design, colour coordination and contemporary floral trends

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and team members

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure to tight deadlines

Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to client requests and unexpected challenges

Physical capability to perform event tasks including lifting, standing for extended periods and detailed hand work

Attention to detail and commitment to delivering premium-quality work consistently

Preferred: experience with event software and customer management systems

About us

Flowers Vasette Pty Ltd is a much-loved Melbourne floristry brand, dedicated to creating beautiful floral experiences for our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, creativity and exceptional customer service. Our team is passionate about floristry and events, and we foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where creativity thrives and professional development is encouraged.

What we offer

At Flowers Vasette Pty Ltd, we provide opportunities for professional development within the floristry and events industry, allowing you to expand your skills and expertise. We foster a positive, collaborative work environment where creativity is celebrated and your contributions are valued. Additionally, we offer the satisfaction of creating beautiful work that brings joy to our clients. Vasette is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.