Event Coordinator

DIRECTIONS Conference & Incentive Management; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DIRECTIONS Conference & Incentive Management in Sydney is seeking an Event Coordinator to join our team. Based at our Marrickville office, you will help deliver conferences, incentive programs and business events across Australia and internationally, working with an experienced team that values creativity, collaboration and attention to detail.

You will coordinate event registrations, delegate communications and program logistics, support planning and onsite delivery, and research venues,

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in a similar event coordination role.
• Experience in conferences, corporate events or incentive travel preferred.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to learn and support wider team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event registrations, delegate communications and program logistics.
• Support the planning and delivery of conferences, incentive travel programs and corporate events.
• Collaborate with event management and travel teams to bring programs together.
• Research destinations, venues and suppliers; contribute ideas to client proposals.
• Support onsite delivery across Australia and internationally.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Tools

MS Office

EventsAir

Cvent

Job description

Great experiences don't just happen. They're created by great people.

At DIRECTIONS Conference & Incentive Management, we create conferences, incentive programs and business events that bring people together and move businesses forward.

We're looking for an Event Coordinator to join our team, based at our offices in Marrickville, Sydney.

This is an opportunity to be involved in delivering exceptional programs across Australia and internationally, working alongside an experienced team that values creativity, collaboration and attention to detail.

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinating event registrations, delegate communications and program logistics.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of conferences, incentive travel programs and corporate events.
• Working with our event management and travel teams to bring programs together.
• Researching destinations, venues and suppliers, and contributing ideas to client proposals.
• Supporting onsite delivery of programs across Australia and internationally.

Who we're looking for:

You will have at least 1–2 years' experience in a similar event coordination role, ideally within conferences, corporate events, incentive travel or event management.

You will also bring:

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine enjoyment of working with people.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, with experience in EventsAir, Cvent or similar event management platforms highly regarded.
• A willingness to learn, contribute ideas and support the wider team.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team and wants to keep developing their career in business events.

Why DIRECTIONS?

We believe the best experiences start with a clear purpose and are brought to life by passionate people.

You’ll be part of a team that takes its work seriously, supports one another and is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Working arrangements: Initially, the role will be based in our Marrickville office five days per week for training, onboarding and probation. Following successful completion of training and the probation period, the role will transition to a hybrid arrangement requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Travel: Domestic and international travel is required.

• Minimum 1–2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.

Interested in joining DIRECTIONS, or know someone who might be a great fit?

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