Head of Large-Scale Events at Iconic Venues

Compass Group Pty Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and progression

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited, operating as Levy, is seeking a Senior Event Manager in Melbourne to lead end-to-end planning and delivery of premium events across iconic venues.

You will manage client relationships from briefing to post-event review, develop run sheets, budgets and staffing plans, and collaborate with culinary, operations and venue teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Senior Event Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience managing premium hospitality, large-scale events, stadium, convention centre or venue operations.
• Strong stakeholder and client relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasting and commercial outcomes.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and people management capabilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.
• A passion for delivering extraordinary guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale corporate, sporting, entertainment and special events.
• Manage client relationships from initial briefing through to post-event review.
• Develop detailed event plans, operational run sheets and staffing strategies.
• Collaborate with culinary, operations and venue teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Drive commercial performance through effective budget management, forecasting and cost control.
• Lead, coach and inspire event teams to deliver exceptional service standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety, and company policies.
• Analyse event performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, venue partners and suppliers.

Skills

Event leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

Job description

Compass Group Pty Limited, operating as Levy, is seeking a Senior Event Manager in Melbourne to lead end-to-end planning and delivery of premium events across iconic venues.

You will manage client relationships from briefing to post-event review, develop run sheets, budgets and staffing plans, and collaborate with culinary, operations and venue teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences.