Architecture Media is recruiting an experienced event manager to join our team to deliver quality events, conferences and award programs for a skilled audience of architects and designers.

Key Selection Criteria

- Performing successfully in a similar role.
- Experience in managing all aspects of large and small events, awards programs and/or conference delivery.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills, including client/sponsor liaison, committee management, program coordination, budget management, supplier negotiation and liaison.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
- The ability to think strategically, and handle pressure and ambiguity.
- The ability to work to budget and tight deadlines.
- Polished presentation.
- Strong people skills.
- Friendly confident manner.
- A team-focused approach.

Key Accountabilities
- Lead the end-to-end planning and successful execution of events, conferences and awards programs, including managing quality and achieving revenue targets.
- In consultation with the Communications Manager, preparing event-related communications such as promotional material, prospectuses, reports and web content.
- Managing event logistics, including sourcing, appointing and directing suppliers and service providers.
- Managing speakers including, for example, presentation material, speaker agreements, travel and accommodation.
- Managing the participant experience,



handling enquiries, managing ticketing, providing award entry support and the like.
- In conjunction with the Sales team, managing sponsor/partner relationships, ensuring agreement fulfilment, quality service delivery and satisfaction, sponsor follow-up, and post-event reporting.
- Working closely with the senior leadership group and other internal departments as required.
- Other associated duties as may be required from time to time.

Note: Some interstate travel and work outside standard business hours will be required.

Experience and Qualifications

- At least four years’ experience in a similar role.
- Experience in relatable industry awards programs and/or conferences would be highly regarded.
- Experience in sponsor acquisition/retention would be highly regarded.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in event management, project management, marketing, communication and/or business management is preferred.
- Must be an Australian resident or have an appropriate working Visa.

Benefits
- Full-time position.
- A spacious, light-filled office in an enviable South Melbourne location overlooking Albert Park.
- Hybrid work arrangements.
- A great team culture.

Apply now Email your CV, together with a supporting cover letter, to Architecture Media's General Manager Operations, Jane Wheeler, at [email protected].

For further information, call Jane Wheeler on 0413 288 986.

📌 Events and Awards Project Manager (South Melbourne)
🏢 Architecture Media.
📍 South Melbourne