On-Site Event Project Manager – Exhibitions (NSW)

Apex Event Recruitment; Northern Beaches Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Event Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of exhibition and event installations from planning through to on-site execution in our Northern Beaches, NSW office.

You will act as the key client representative, coordinate schedules, manage crews and subcontractors, monitor budgets, and ensure safety and quality standards while maintaining strong relationships with venues and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering exhibition and event projects.
• Strong project planning and organisational skills.
• Experience coordinating contractors, suppliers and on-site crews.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving ability.
• Knowledge of Work Health & Safety practices in live events or construction.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends during events.
• Current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of exhibition and event installation projects.
• Coordinate project schedules, labour, contractors, transport and site logistics.
• Lead on-site installation and dismantle crews, ensuring efficiency and safety.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, venues, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify project risks and implement solutions.
• Ensure WHS requirements are met and promote safety culture.
• Monitor budgets, labour utilisation and resource allocation.
• Maintain project documentation, contractor timesheets and reporting.
• Collaborate with production, design and operations teams for seamless delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Apex Event Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of exhibition and event installations from planning through to on-site execution in our Northern Beaches, NSW office.

You will act as the key client representative, coordinate schedules, manage crews and subcontractors, monitor budgets, and ensure safety and quality standards while maintaining strong relationships with venues and suppliers.