Event Manager

Tasmania; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

International Law Firm is seeking an experienced Events Manager to own a diverse portfolio of corporate events in Melbourne, with responsibility for planning, budgeting and delivery. The role sits within a national Events team, offering a hybrid work pattern and strong visibility in business development.

You will lead Melbourne-based events, mentor a direct report and collaborate with senior leaders across the firm to drive client engagement and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing corporate or professional services events.
• Excellent project management and ability to juggle priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior leaders.
• Mentoring or line-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage events from concept through delivery across a varied portfolio.
• Coordinate multiple events simultaneously, ensuring timelines, budgets, and logistics.
• Work with senior internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
• Deliver Melbourne-based events and support national initiatives.
• Manage and develop one direct report.
• Prepare event plans, run sheets, budgets and post-event reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve the event experience and processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Marketing - Events & Sponsorships , this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced events professional to take ownership of a diverse and high-profile portfolio within a top-tier professional services environment.

From client breakfasts and cocktail functions to intimate dinners, webinars, firm-wide celebrations and larger strategic events , no two projects will look the same. You'll manage multiple events at different stages of planning, with a particular focus on Melbourne-based events while also having the opportunity to contribute to national initiatives.

Events are an important part of the firm's client and business development strategy, so this is a role where your work will have genuine visibility and impact.

What you'll be doing

• Managing events from concept through to delivery across a varied corporate events portfolio
• Coordinating multiple events simultaneously, ensuring timelines, budgets, logistics and suppliers are all managed effectively
• Working closely with senior internal stakeholders, clients and external suppliers
• Delivering Melbourne-based events and supporting selected national initiatives
• Managing and developing one direct report
• Preparing event plans, run sheets, budgets and post-event reporting
• Identifying opportunities to continually improve the event experience and ways of working
• Working collaboratively with the broader Business Development & Marketing team, You'll join a national Events team of around 10 people, within a broader Business Development & Marketing function of approximately 75 nationally.

The firm places a strong emphasis on developing its people, with a clear focus on learning, building expertise and leadership development .

The role offers a balanced hybrid model of three days in the Melbourne CBD office and two days working from home , with additional office time initially to support training and relationship building.

As you would expect in a senior events role, some flexibility outside standard business hours is required , including early morning and evening events and occasional weekend commitments.

About the Employer

We're partnering with a highly regarded international law firm to recruit an experienced Events Manager to join its national Events team.

About the Candidate

We're looking for someone who is confident, commercially minded and genuinely passionate about events .

You’ll ideally bring:

• Strong experience managing corporate or professional services events
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of delivery
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work with senior leaders
• A natural ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how events can support broader business objectives
• A proactive and energetic approach, with the ability to bring fresh ideas and solutions
• Experience leading, mentoring or managing others

This is a high-performance environment , so you'll be someone who enjoys working to a high standard, takes ownership and thrives when things are busy.