Senior Events Manager — Conferences, Galas & Live Music

Arc @ UNSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Leadership opportunities

Iconic Sydney venue

Job summary

The Roundhouse at UNSW is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead the delivery of commercial events, conferences, galas and live music with responsibility for the full delivery lifecycle. You will manage the events team, respond to enquiries, own budgets, oversee venue set-ups, and be the primary client contact during events, driving revenue growth across commercial markets.

This role offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment on a iconic campus venue with opportunities to shape UNSW

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year’s Event Management experience in a high volume venue.
• Proven ability to implement event sale strategies to generate revenue through the execution of events for new and existing clientele.
• A sound understanding of all aspects of venue operations including production, security, function management, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proven experience facilitating client events in the corporate market (e.g. conferences, dinners, key note talks).
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and risk management skills with creative solutions in venue management.
• Ability to build and manage strong relationships with clients, suppliers and regulatory bodies (including council and Police).
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance across food, liquor and WHS.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for allocated clients and partners.
• Coordinate event logistics across Production, Food and Beverage, Venue Operations, Security and external suppliers.
• Project manage commercial events from lead through to delivery, including planning, site inspections, logistics, management, execution and review.
• Roster, supervise and lead through event delivery, ensuring service standards are consistently achieved.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies for each event.
• Identify opportunities to maximise revenue through upselling venue services and enhancing client experience.
• Evaluate event outcomes, gather client feedback and identify opportunities to improve future delivery.
• Assist budgetary income and expenditure with monthly reporting and COG alignment.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Client relations

Leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent

Job description

The Roundhouse at UNSW is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead the delivery of commercial events, conferences, galas and live music with responsibility for the full delivery lifecycle. You will manage the events team, respond to enquiries, own budgets, oversee venue set-ups, and be the primary client contact during events, driving revenue growth across commercial markets.

This role offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment on a iconic campus venue with opportunities to shape UNSW