Conference and Event Manager
Job No:
DE4440
Location:
St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
- Fantastic company with a great culture
- Dynamic, fun and supportive team environment
- Fast-paced role, packed with variety!
- Fixed term contract
About our Organisation
Diversified Communications is an award-winning events company that connects businesses to engage with their customers. We pride ourselves on offering participants unique experiences, and a great return on investment.
About this Opportunity
We are on the lookout for a Conference and Event Manager for one of our largest and most prestigious events - the Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference. With experts from leading companies providing industry input, this 700 delegate multi-stream conference series includes a 400pax dinner, a 150pax Welcome drinks and a 400pax Diversity and Inclusion event.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Conference and Event Manager to join our tight-knit and supportive team and play an integral role in the delivery of the AOG conference. We’re looking for someone who is energetic, self-motivated and adaptable. Your previous experience in conference management and your meticulous attention to detail will ensure you shine in this fast-paced, varied role. This is a fixed term role for approximately eight months with the possibility of permanent employment. Travel to Perth will be a requirement for this role.
Key responsibilities in the role include:
- Speaker and sponsor management, including all correspondence, speaker agreements, submissions and presentations, and database maintenance
- Development and maintenance of project plan, timeline and work plan
- Program management of 3+ concurrent streams
- Management of conference website ensuring content and updated information is reflected
- Establish and maintain event budget in consultation with Event Director
- Management of committees, including the coordination of meetings and follow up of action points
To ensure your success in this role you will have:
- At least three years’ experience in conference management
- Experience in managing event production budgets and managing committees
- Experience with event software
- Superior ability to prioritise, multi-task, use initiative and meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Precise attention to detail and methodical approach
- Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
Why work for us?
Visit the careers page on our website to find out more about our corporate values and what it's like to work for us. www.divcom.net.au
If this sounds like you and you want to be the newest member of our team then send us your CV, don't forget to include a cover letter which highlights the reasons why we should hire you!