Senior Event Director: Major Conferences & Awards

The Intermedia Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mumbrella is seeking a Senior Event Manager to oversee a portfolio of conferences, awards and bespoke events in Australia. You will partner with editorial, commercial and marketing teams, manage budgets and suppliers, and play a key role in evolving Mumbrella's events program.

This senior role offers flexibility, autonomy and the chance to work across some of Australia's most recognised media and marketing events.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience delivering large-scale events, conferences or award ceremonies.
• Proven ability to manage complex events with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong budgeting, negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who builds strong relationships internally and externally.
• Proficient in using EventsAir and digital event tools such as Asana.
• Flexibility to work after-hours during events when required.
• Passionate about media, marketing, advertising or creative industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of major conferences, awards and live events.
• Own event timelines, budgets and forecasting, ensuring commercial and operational success.
• Manage venue sourcing, supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Oversee on-site delivery, run-sheets and event operations.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including editorial, sales, marketing and production.
• Manage speakers, partners, sponsors and senior industry stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, experiences and efficiencies.
• Mentor and support junior team members as required.

Skills

Event planning

Budgeting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Team mentorship

Tools: EventsAir

Tools: Asana

Tools

EventsAir

Asana

Job description

Mumbrella is seeking a Senior Event Manager to oversee a portfolio of conferences, awards and bespoke events in Australia. You will partner with editorial, commercial and marketing teams, manage budgets and suppliers, and play a key role in evolving Mumbrella's events program.

This senior role offers flexibility, autonomy and the chance to work across some of Australia's most recognised media and marketing events.