Senior Events Leader – National Conferences & Exhibitions

Water Industry Operations Association of Australia (WIOA); Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Industry Operations Association of Australia (WIOA) is seeking an experienced Events Expert/Manager to lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of all association events. You will head a two-person events team and drive three state conferences in 2027 across Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales, with potential WA expansion.

The role emphasizes 70% operations and 30% strategy, in a flexible hybrid/work-from-home setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years events management experience.
• Experience using EventsAir or Cvent is essential.
• Proven leadership experience in event teams.
• Strong project management, multitasking, and budgeting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and evaluation of all association events.
• Lead and mentor a two-person events team.
• Deliver three state conferences in 2027 across Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales.
• Explore expansion to a one-day conference in Western Australia.
• Balance approximately 70% operational and 30% strategic work.

Skills

Events management

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Tools

EventsAir

Cvent

Job description

Water Industry Operations Association of Australia (WIOA) is seeking an experienced Events Expert/Manager to lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of all association events. You will head a two-person events team and drive three state conferences in 2027 across Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales, with potential WA expansion.

The role emphasizes 70% operations and 30% strategy, in a flexible hybrid/work-from-home setup.