Assistant Events Manager

Adelaide Oval is one of Australia's most iconic venues, renowned for delivering world-class events and unforgettable experiences. We are seeking a driven Assistant Events Manager to support the Senior Events Manager to help deliver show-stopping functions and events at Adelaide Oval. 

This is a senior, hands-on role where you'll be put in the spotlight leading and mentoring our Functions & Events team while overseeing the planning and delivery of unforgettable experiences. This role plays a key part in driving sales success, refining event processes and ensuring seamless collaborations with departments around the company. 

What you'll be doing:

• Developing and executing strategic sales plans in collaboration with leaders to drive both short-term and long-term business objectives.
• Mentoring and supporting the Functions and Events team, contributing to onboarding and training across the wider team.
• Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to ensure world-class event delivery.
• Maximising the utilisation of Adelaide Oval's Functions and Events facilities on both event days and non-event days.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Proven experience in event sales and planning in a large-scale venue, hotel, or hospitality environment.
• Leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to inspire team performance and positive culture.
• Strong commercial acumen - proposal writing, forecasting, and CRM management experience.
• A cool head under pressure and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Significant experience in a senior events role or relevant qualifications

What's in it for you:

• Discounts across Adelaide Oval outlets, including Koffee Ink, RoofClimb, Monarto Café and Malt Shovel Taphouse
• Enjoy special room rates at the Oval Hotel and subsidised car parking (non-event days)
• Corporate discounts including private health, banking, gym and partner offers.
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program

The fine print:

• Applicants 18 & over, will be required to successfully obtain a DHS Working with Children's Check (for paid employment) within the first two months of employment. Use this link to apply for the relevant check: https://www.dcsiscreening.sa.gov.au/SCRequestApplicationIndividual
• You may be required to work out-of-hours in this role in line with the business' operational needs, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.