Event Manager

Part-time | 4-5 days per week | Hybrid | Zetland, Sydney

- Versatile working arrangements, including school hours
- Hybrid working from home and our WOTSO Zetland office
- Join a supportive, nationally recognised events team
- Deliver corporate events, conferences and experiences you’ll be proud of

Who are we?On Purpose Events is an award-winning Australian event agency creating purposeful experiences that connect people, inspire action and deliver meaningful impact.

We partner with organisations across Australia and internationally to create conferences, incentives, corporate events, roadshows, gala dinners and brand experiences that connect people and achieve meaningful outcomes.

We’re a close-knit, ambitious team that cares deeply about our clients, our events and each other. We’re now looking for an experienced Event Manager to join us three days per week.

About the roleWorking alongside our Producers and wider events team, you’ll manage a diverse portfolio of corporate events from planning through to successful delivery.

You’ll act as a key contact for clients and suppliers, coordinating venues, production, catering, travel, registration, entertainment, styling and event logistics. You’ll keep projects moving, details accurate and stakeholders informed while ensuring every event feels considered, seamless and distinctly On Purpose.

This role would suit an experienced Event Manager who is highly organised, calm under pressure and genuinely enjoys turning complex plans into exceptional event experiences.

Key responsibilities

- Manage corporate events from briefing and planning through to onsite delivery and post-event reporting.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and act as a responsive day-to-day contact.
- Develop project timelines, budgets, run sheets, schedules and operational documentation.
- Source, brief and coordinate venues, suppliers,



production partners, speakers and event staff.
- Manage event registrations, guest communications and attendee requirements.
- Track budgets, supplier costs, client approvals and project changes accurately.
- Anticipate challenges, troubleshoot issues and develop practical solutions.
- Lead client and supplier meetings, including regular project status updates.
- Coordinate onsite event delivery and ensure each event runs seamlessly.
- Gather client and attendee feedback and contribute to post-event reporting.
- Support pitches, proposals, research and creative event development.
- Contribute ideas that improve our events, processes and client experience.
- Support the wider team during busy periods and major event delivery.

What you’ll bring
- At least two years’ experience in event management, event coordination or a similar client-facing role.
- Experience delivering corporate events, conferences, gala dinners, incentives or brand experiences.
- Exceptional organisation and attention to detail.
- Confidence managing multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience preparing budgets, timelines, run sheets and event documentation.
- A proactive, resourceful approach and the ability to solve problems calmly.
- Confidence working independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
- Warmth, good humour and a genuine commitment to exceptional client service.




- Working knowledge of Google Workspace and cloud-based event or project management platforms.
- Experience with event registration technology such as Cvent or EventsAir would be advantageous.

Above all, you’ll be curious, positive, resilient and always looking for ways to make the experience better - for our clients, their guests and our team. Why On Purpose?You’ll be joining a passionate, supportive team delivering ambitious events for a diverse range of organisations.

We work collaboratively, share ideas freely and step in to support one another when it matters.

You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your events, backed by experienced Producers, creatives and event specialists.

Every week is different, and you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of Australia’s best venues, suppliers and production partners.

Benefits and perks

- 4-5 day working week. We’re open to agreeing the working pattern with the successful candidate.
- Flexibility around school hours, pick-ups and drop-offs.
- Hybrid working across our Zetland office and home.
- A collaborative WOTSO workspace with breakout areas, garden spaces, pool, table tennis, Thursday cheese and wine, and complimentary tea and coffee.
- Convenient location approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Green Square Station.
- Opportunities to work onsite at leading venues across Sydney, Australia and beyond.
- A friendly, supportive and award-nominated team that values both excellent work and life outside it.

Hours
- Part-time positionwithin standard office hours.
- Minimum two office days per week, with flexibility based on event and team requirements.

If you’re an experienced Event Manager who cares about the details, enjoys building strong client relationships and wants to create events with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
- Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

📌 Event Manager | Flexi Working (Sydney)
🏢 On Purpose Events
📍 Sydney