Senior Event & Operations Manager

SRO Group, Australia.; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SRO Group, based in the Northern Territory, is seeking a Senior Event & Operations Manager for a full-time, on-site role in the Greater Darwin Area with travel to South Australia. You will oversee end-to-end event planning, logistics, and supplier coordination, ensuring safety, budgets, and timelines across multiple events.

The role requires leadership of staff and contractors, collaboration with creative and production teams, and preparation of operational reports while continually improving

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in event management and major festival operations.
• Strong skills in logistics coordination, vendor management, and on-site oversight.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources with solid project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with stakeholder engagement and leadership experience.
• Knowledge of risk management and health and safety standards for public events.
• Ability to work in dynamic outdoor environments, including evenings and weekends.
• Proficiency with event management software and office applications.
• Minimum 3 years in Australian events or entertainment industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end event planning and delivery from scoping to post-event review.
• Create event schedules and oversee bump-in/bump-out operations.
• Coordinate logistics and manage suppliers and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Event management

Logistics coordination

Budget management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Risk management

Outdoor environments

Scheduling

Education

Tertiary qualification in event management/hospitality/business

Tools

Event management software

Scheduling tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

SRO Group is a collective of event managers, festival producers, and entertainment specialists based in the Northern Territory, Australia. The team delivers a wide range of services across the events and entertainment industry, from concept development to on-the-ground execution Australia wide. SRO Group is known for working on diverse festivals, large-scale events, and community activations in dynamic environments. The organisation is driven by passionate, dedicated professionals who value creativity, collaboration, and high-quality outcomes for clients and audiences. Team members are encouraged to bring fresh ideas and strong operational discipline to every project.

Role Description

The Senior Event & Operations Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Darwin Area with Travel to South Australia. This role is responsible for end-to-end planning and delivery of events and festivals, including scoping requirements, creating event schedules, coordinating logistics, and managing supplier and stakeholder relationships. Day-to-day tasks include overseeing bump-in and bump-out operations, supervising staff and contractors, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position also involves collaborating with creative and production teams, preparing operational documentation and reports, and continuously improving processes for future events. The Senior Event & Operations Manager will serve as a key point of contact during pre-production, live event periods, and post-event reviews.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in event management and major festival operations, including planning, execution, and post-event evaluation.
• Strong skills in logistics coordination, vendor and supplier management, and on-site operational oversight.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources, with solid project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with experience in stakeholder engagement and team leadership.
• Knowledge of risk management, health and safety standards, and compliance requirements for public events.
• Ability to work in dynamic, outdoor, and time-sensitive environments, including evenings and weekends when required.
• Proficiency with event management software, scheduling tools, and basic office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office or similar).
• Relevant tertiary qualification in event management, hospitality, business, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in the Australian events or entertainment industry.