Events Office Manager | Growth & Professional Development

Gathering Events; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus Superannuation

Professional development programs

Growth opportunities

Fun and engaging work environment

Job summary

Gathering Events seeks an energetic Office Manager to lead admin, payroll, recruitment and compliance from our Reservoir office. You’ll oversee daily operations, ensure records are up to date, and support the events team to deliver flawless experiences for top brands.

You will work closely with National Operations and drive process improvements, systems and SOP updates, while maintaining a safe, compliant workplace and coordinating with sales for onboarding and admin tasks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a similar office manager role.
• Experience in events or catering desirable.
• Working knowledge of Monday.com.
• Strong admin, compliance, record keeping and standards.
• Must have Australian Open Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Run office end-to-end: supplies, equipment, documentation to support events.
• Check time sheets and assist with payroll.
• Recruit full-time staff: interviews and onboarding.
• Manage compliance: food licences, safety plans, equipment testing, vehicles, WorkCover and insurances.
• Maintain records for staff, government and clients.
• Update SOPs and standards; resolve issues.
• Support sales with onboarding, invoicing, and ad hoc tasks.
• Coordinate with teams on content, AI tools, website updates and process improvements.

Skills

Office management

Payroll processing

Recruitment

Compliance

Record keeping

Process improvement

Communication

Team leadership

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

Gathering Events seeks an energetic Office Manager to lead admin, payroll, recruitment and compliance from our Reservoir office. You’ll oversee daily operations, ensure records are up to date, and support the events team to deliver flawless experiences for top brands.

You will work closely with National Operations and drive process improvements, systems and SOP updates, while maintaining a safe, compliant workplace and coordinating with sales for onboarding and admin tasks.