On behalf of a well-established and highly regarded creative agency, Zest People is recruiting an experienced Event Manager to join a close-knit Melbourne team.
Our client delivers standout events, campaigns and brand experiences for a portfolio of leading national and international clients.
They are entering an exciting current growth phase - refining and reimagining how it works, and expanding its creative and operational capability.This is a delivery-focused role, not a conceptual or venue-based position.
Our client needs someone who can take a brief and run with it, managing every moving part and delivering exceptional events from start to finish.About the RoleYou will lead the end-to-end delivery of events and activations, working across timelines, budgets, suppliers, logistics and on-site execution.
From intimate client experiences to large-scale activations, you will be trusted to keep every project running smoothly, professionally and profitably.What You Will Be DoingManage end-to-end event delivery, from brief through to bump-out and post-event reporting;Build and maintain detailed production timelines, run sheets and event documentation;Lead supplier and contractor coordination across staging, AV, catering, styling, staffing and logistics;Manage event budgets exceeding $100K, including forecasting,



invoicing and reconciliation;Oversee on-site operations and troubleshoot calmly under pressure;Partner with internal PR and creative teams to ensure seamless campaign execution;Drive operational efficiencies and maintain consistently high delivery standards;Build and maintain strong relationships with Melbourne's leading event suppliers and venues;About YouThis role suits someone who genuinely thrives when executing events - the logistics, the last-minute problem-solving, the satisfaction of watching a plan come together exactly as it should.
You take direction well, but you don't need to be managed closely to deliver.5+ years' experience in event management, ideally within an agency settingProven experience delivering large-scale events and activations for a creative agencyStrong financial acumen, with demonstrated experience managing budgets exceeding $100KDeep knowledge of Melbourne's event suppliers, venues and production partnersExcellent organisational and time management skillsConfidence juggling multiple projects at onceA calm, solutions-focused approach under pressureStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsProficiency across Microsoft Office and event management systemsAbove all, you are hands-on, detail-oriented and proactive - someone who simply gets things done.The OpportunityHigh-profile campaigns and events with a respected creative agencyAn established client portfolio spanning some of the country's leading brandsA small, collaborative and agile team where your contribution genuinely mattersThe opportunity to help shape the next chapter of the agency's growthA Melbourne CBD office location with an energetic, creative working culturePlease note: this is an on-site role and is not currently offered as a hybrid position.
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📌 Event Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Zest People Solutions | ??
📍 Melbourne