Live Events Manager — Premier Venue

Icc Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Discounted car parking

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Discounted or complimentary event-t 

Job summary

ICC Sydney is seeking a motivated Live Events professional to join the team as Event Manager, Live Events on a full-time basis. The role involves planning, coordinating and executing dynamic Live Events, including day, evening and weekend work in line with live event requirements.

You will oversee event deliverables, manage stakeholder communications, and coordinate interdepartmental paperwork. The role also covers merchandise operations and stock management to ensure seamless event delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year experience in planning large scale events (500+ guests).
• Valid RSA certificate.
• Experience with Momentus Event Management is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously with minimal direction.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute events, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to ICC Sydney standards.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve operational effectiveness of the Live Event team.
• Coordinate and distribute interdepartmental paperwork for events (event orders, briefs, invoices, reports).
• Plan, coordinate and oversee merchandise delivery and stock management for live events.

Skills

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

RSA certificate

Tools

Momentus Event Management

Job description

About this opportunity:

ICC Sydney are currently looking for a motivated and hardworking Live Events professional to join our extraordinary team as our Event Manager, Live Events on a Full-Time basis to assist in leading, planning and coordinating dynamic Live Events. This role will involve day, evening and weekend work, including late nights, in line with live event operational requirements.

Reporting to the Manager, Live Event Operations, in this role, you will:

• Plan, coordinate and execute a range of events, ensuring consistency and timely delivery that follows ICC Sydney policies, procedures and standards.
• Be knowledgeable of all deliverables for assigned events, anticipating and managing challenges and opportunities, communicating succinctly and concisely.
• With a CSI mindset, identify risks, concerns or areas of opportunity to improve overall operational effectiveness of the Live Event team across both event planning and delivery.
• Coordinate and distribute all interdepartmental paperwork necessary in a timely manner, complying with all hiring agreement requirements for the successful implementation of assigned events. These include but is not limited to event orders, briefing sheets, estimated cost invoices; finalisation of invoices; event reports and event settlement.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee the operational delivery of merchandise for all Live Events. These include but is not limited to providing estimates, ensuring efficient counting of the count in/out of stock, liaising with the promoter to decide on the most appropriate merchandising operations.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Valid Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate.
• Minimum 2-year experience in planning for large scale and multi-faceted events with 500+ guests in attendance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office package and Event Management systems (Momentus) is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate with key stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in a team and autonomously with minimal direction.
• Able to accept direction with a can-do attitude without compromising safety.
• Well organised with attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically, with an analytical and creative approach to problem solving and creative solutions.
• Ability to work on a rotating roster over 7 days.
• Valid working rights in Australia.
• You must be 18 years or over.

Why ICC Sydney?

ICC Sydney offers more than just a job – we provide the chance to be part of something extraordinary. We create world class experiences while fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and skills are valued.

As part of our team, you’ll help deliver unforgettable events and experiences while enjoying a range of exceptional benefits, including:

• Free and fresh daily meals.
• Heavily discounted car parking and dry cleaning.
• Additional and generous leave opportunities including paid wellbeing leave, volunteer leave and parental leave.
• Purchased leave, novated leasing and salary sacrificing options.
• Access to exclusive health insurance offers and an executive superannuation arrangement.
• Team social events; regular companywide meetings and networking, annual awards night, social clubs and committees and diversity and inclusion activations.
• Access to discounted or complimentary event tickets.
• A coffee and pastry on us, on your birthday.
• Regular professional development and learning opportunities.
• We encourage your work life balance and offer flexibility to suit you.
• As an international company, Legends Global can offer future career opportunities throughout our global network of venues.
• CBD location close to public transport and in the heart of the Darling Harbour precinct.

ICC Sydney iscommitted to prioritising equitable, sustainable and innovative practices for all team members and visitors. This includes people with all abilities, First Nations Peoples, people across all generations, LGBTQIA+ individuals, new Australians, parents and carers, and families of all structures. Our diverse, passionate team drives a culture of collaboration, inclusion and service excellence.

What to expect next:

We are looking forward to receiving your application. At ICC Sydney, we trust your resume covers your skills, but we’re also looking for like-minded passionate, and friendly people to continue to build on our strong culture. Should your application progress, you will be invited to attend an interview.

To be eligible for employment you must have valid working rights in Australia.

Relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. This includes a National Police Background Check for successful candidates. You will also be required to show proof of identity that meets the 100-point check. Shortlisted candidates may also be required to complete an appropriate and relevant health assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Join us at ICC Sydney, where you can bring your best, whole self to a team that truly puts people first.