About the role
Flowers Vasette Pty Ltd is seeking an Experienced Event Co-ordinator/Senior Florist to join our team on a full time basis (minimum of 4 days a week can be offered depending on experience) at our Port Melbourne location. This is a key role that combines creative floristry expertise with event management capabilities. You will be the first point of contact for a wide variety of clients — from brides-to-be, to corporate accounts, to one-off gifting enquiries — guiding them through the quoting and booking process with warmth, professionalism, and floral know-how
What you'll be doing
- Design and create bespoke floral arrangements for weddings, corporate functions, and every other occasion
- Coordinate all aspects of event floristry, including site visits, client consultations and design proposals
- Manage event timelines and project planning, ensuring all deliverables are completed on schedule and to specification
- Liaise with clients to understand their vision, preferences and requirements, translating these into stunning floral displays
- Oversee the preparation, arrangement and installation of floral installations at event venues
- Maintain relationships with suppliers and manage inventory of flowers, foliage and event materials
- Mentor and support junior florists and event staff
- Ensure quality control across all floral work and event coordination activities
- Handle event troubleshooting and problem-solving to ensure client satisfaction
- Manage budgets and quotations for events to maximise profitability whilst maintaining quality standards
What we're looking for
- Minimum 5+ years' experience as a professional florist with proven expertise in event floristry
- Demonstrated experience in event coordination and management, preferably within the floristry industry
- Strong creative flair with an eye for design,
colour coordination and contemporary floral trends
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and team members
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Proficiency in floristry techniques including arrangement design, installation and preservation methods
- Knowledge of event management principles, including planning, logistics and vendor coordination
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to client requests and unexpected challenges
- Physical capability to perform floristry tasks including lifting, standing for extended periods and detailed hand work
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering premium-quality work consistently
- Preferred: experience with event software and customer management systems
About us Flowers Vasette Pty Ltd is a much-loved Melbourne floristry brand, dedicated to creating beautiful floral experiences for our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, creativity and exceptional customer service. Our team is passionate about floristry and events, and we foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where creativity thrives and professional development is encouraged.
What we offer
At Flowers Vasette Pty Ltd, we provide opportunities for professional development within the floristry and events industry, allowing you to expand your skills and expertise. We foster a positive, collaborative work environment where creativity is celebrated and your contributions are valued. Additionally, we offer the satisfaction of creating beautiful work that brings joy to our clients. Vasette is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Apply now
Please submit your application, including your CV and a brief cover letter, telling us why you would like to join our team, to
[email protected].
📌 Experienced Event Co-ordinator/Senior Florist (Port Melbourne)
🏢 Flowers Vasette
📍 Port Melbourne