Company Description The BonBon Events & Experiences position sits at the heart of Aruga’s events and activations division, driving the management and execution of unforgettable events and experiences. This hands-on role takes ownership of everything from large-scale consumer activations to bespoke VIP moments, transforming ideas into brand experiences that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact.

Role Description

This is an on-site role located in the Greater Brisbane Area for an Events and Experience Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing a diverse range of events and experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of projects and memorable client experiences while maintaining deadlines and budgets. A

Event & Activation Delivery

- Lead an agreed portfolio of events, activations everything from initial briefing through to post-event reporting.
- Develop and oversee detailed run sheets, timelines and budgets.
- Manage on-site delivery including bump-in, on-the-ground event management and bump-out.
- Be flexible to accommodate outside of 9-5 pm work requirements where needed.

Stakeholder & Client Management

- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, keeping them informed, confident, and engaged.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, external vendors, venues, and production partners.
- Influence and guide stakeholders to ensure decisions align with project objectives and timelines.

Project Management

- Develop and manage project budgets in consultation with the BonBon Director.




- Source supplier quotes and negotiate pricing to achieve strong commercial outcomes.
- Track project expenditure and maintain accurate budget documentation.
- Manage supplier invoicing and project reconciliation.
- Provide proactive solutions to challenges and last-minute changes.

Creative Contribution

- Contribute ideas to activations, campaigns, and event formats.
- Measure and report on outcomes, applying learnings to improve future delivery.
- Develop proposal documents for new and existing clients.
- Work collaboratively with the BonBon Director, internal team and external partners to develop experiences that respond to the client brief.
- Assist with sourcing venues, entertainment, styling, production, catering and experience elements.
- Ensure the creative vision is carried consistently through planning and delivery.
- Maintain awareness of event, activation and experience trends to help inform BonBon’s work.

Account Management

- Displaying a proactive and solutions-focused approach to work.
- Managing day-to-day activities for assigned clients including: researching, planning, implementing and evaluating scope of works, paying careful attention to budgets, resources, deadlines and client records.




- Running weekly calls and meetings with assigned clients and developing agendas and post meeting notes.
- Maintaining explicit and consistent communication between the client and the account team.
- Operating time-sheeting efficiently and tracking all time.
- Being open and responding positively to feedback.
- Delivering work prior to or on deadline.
- Displaying the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.

Qualifications

- 4-6 years’ experience in events, activations, or experiential marketing (agency experience preferred).
- Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong stakeholder management capability across clients, internal teams, and external partners.
- Solutions-focused, calm under pressure, and highly organised.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Bonus if you have:

- Experience with large-scale public activations or high-profile brands in more complex stakeholder environments.
- Previous agency experience.

Salary commensurate with experience and industry standards. While this role is advertised as full-time, part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate. Interested?

If this sounds like an opportunity you’d like to pursue or like a confidential discussion, please apply via LinkedIn, or send your CV to [email protected]. Applications close on Friday 11 September.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the recruitment process may progress before the advertised closing date.

📌 Events & Experience Specialist (Brisbane City)
🏢 BonBon
📍 Brisbane City