Events and Awards Program Manager

Architecture Media; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Architecture Media is seeking an Events and Awards Program Manager to plan, coordinate and deliver its awards programs and events from concept through post-event evaluation. The role focuses on timelines, venue and supplier relationships, jury and entry workflows, and cross-team collaboration to align content with brand objectives.

With 3–5 years of relevant experience, you will manage budgets, monitor expenses and ensure high-quality participant experiences for conferences and live or hybrid

Qualifications

• End-to-end delivery of conferences, awards programs and live or hybrid events.
• Ability to plan, track and report event and awards finances.
• Excellent communication with entrants, jurors, speakers, sponsors and venues.
• Experience in project management and coordinating stakeholders in media or events.
• Strong organization, attention to detail and multi-project handling in fast-paced settings.
• Familiarity with office and event management software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver Architecture Media's awards programs and events from concept to post-event review.
• Develop event timelines and manage venue, supplier relationships and judging workflows.
• Oversee event budgets, expenses and financial objectives while ensuring quality experiences.
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing and partnerships to align content with brand goals and ensure promotion.
• Work on-site in the Greater Melbourne Area with a focus on inclusivity and professionalism.

Skills

Event Planning

Event Management

Budgeting

Communication

Project Coordination

Stakeholder Liaison

Job description

Company Description

Architecture Media is an online and print publisher and events company focused on the built environment and its practitioners, clients, suppliers, and communities. The organization celebrates the value of design in supporting sustainability, economic success, and individual wellbeing through publications, awards, and speaker events. As an independently operated, wholly owned entity of the Australian Institute of Architects, many of its products are endorsed by leading professional bodies across architecture, design, and planning. Its portfolio spans respected titles such as Architecture Australia and Houses, along with specialist websites and newsletters serving diverse design disciplines. Architecture Media also delivers prominent awards and event programs, including Houses Awards, Landscape Australia Awards, the Australian Interior Design Awards, and a range of conferences and talks under the Design Speaks banner.

Role Description

The Events and Awards Program Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Melbourne Area. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering Architecture Media's awards programs and events, from initial concept through to post-event evaluation. Day-to-day activities include developing event timelines, managing stakeholder communications, overseeing venue and supplier relationships, and coordinating judging processes and entry workflows for awards programs. The role also involves managing event budgets, monitoring expenses, and ensuring financial objectives are met while maintaining high-quality experiences for participants and audiences. The Events and Awards Program Manager collaborates closely with editorial, marketing, and partnerships teams to align event content with brand objectives and to ensure awards and events are well promoted, inclusive, and professionally executed.

This role is a great opportunity for someone with 3-5 years of experience looking to take the next step in corporate event management.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Event Planning and Event Management skills, including end-to-end delivery of conferences, awards programs, and other live or hybrid events.
• Candidates should possess Budgeting and Budget Management skills to plan, track, and report on event and awards program finances.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills for liaising with entrants, jurors, speakers, sponsors, venues, and internal stakeholders.
• Candidates should ideally have experience in project management, stakeholder coordination, and timeline management within media, events, or related industries.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates would benefit from familiarity with the architecture, design, or built environment sectors, and proficiency with common office and event management software tools.