Event Planner

AustraliaVisas; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional environment

Career development

Variety of events

Industry exposure

Job summary

AVS in Melbourne is seeking an organised, creative, and highly motivated Event Planner to join our team in Melbourne. The successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and deliver a wide range of events from concept through to completion, working with clients, venues, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure high-quality delivery.

This fast-paced role requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in event planning or coordination is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and time-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan events from initial concept through to execution.
• Coordinate venues, suppliers, contractors, entertainment, catering, equipment, and other event requirements.
• Develop event plans, timelines, schedules, and checklists.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders throughout the planning process.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations where required.
• Manage event budgets and monitor expenses.
• Coordinate event logistics, including setup, transportation, and venue requirements.
• Liaise with venues and external suppliers to confirm arrangements.

Skills

Highly organised

Creative

Detail-focused

Strong communication

Client service mindset

Independent

Team coordination

Flexible

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AVS ·Melbourne, VIC, Australia ·Full Time

We are seeking an organised, creative, and highly motivated Event Planner to join our team in Melbourne.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a wide range of events from initial concept through to completion. You will work closely with clients, suppliers, venues, internal teams, and other stakeholders to ensure every event is delivered professionally, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent organisational skills, and can manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.

• Plan and coordinate events from initial concept through to execution.
• Understand client requirements, objectives, budgets, and event expectations.
• Develop event plans, timelines, schedules, and checklists.
• Coordinate venues, suppliers, contractors, entertainment, catering, equipment, and other event requirements.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders throughout the planning process.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations where required.
• Manage event budgets and monitor expenses.
• Coordinate event logistics, including setup, transportation, equipment, schedules, and venue requirements.
• Liaise with venues and external suppliers to ensure all arrangements are confirmed.

Required Qualifications

Previous experience in event planning, event coordination, hospitality, functions, or a related field is desirable.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong client-service mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, venues, clients, and internal teams.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required Skills

• Highly organised and reliable.
• Creative and solution-oriented.
• Professional and approachable.
• Detail-focused.
• Confident communicating with different stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexible when dealing with changing event requirements.
• Committed to delivering an excellent client experience.

Experience Requirements

Experience in event planning, hospitality, venue management, functions, conferences, corporate events, weddings, or related areas will be highly regarded.

Candidates with transferable experience in customer service, hospitality, administration, project coordination, or similar environments may also be considered.

• Competitive salary package
• Professional and supportive work environment
• Career development and progression opportunitiesTraining and professional development
• Opportunity to work on a variety of events and projects
• Exposure to clients, venues, and industry suppliers