Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Marketing - Events & Sponsorships , this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced events professional to take ownership of a diverse and high-profile portfolio within a top-tier skilled services environment.
From client breakfasts and cocktail functions to intimate dinners, webinars, firm-wide celebrations and larger strategic events , no two projects will look the same. You'll manage multiple events at different stages of planning, with a particular focus on Melbourne-based events while also having the opportunity to contribute to national initiatives.
Events are an significant part of the firm's client and business development strategy, so this is a role where your work will have genuine visibility and impact.
What you'll be doing
Managing events from concept through to delivery across a varied corporate events portfolio
Coordinating multiple events simultaneously, ensuring timelines, budgets, logistics and suppliers are all managed effectively
Working closely with senior internal stakeholders, clients and external suppliers
Delivering Melbourne-based events and supporting selected national initiatives
Managing and developing one direct report
Preparing event plans, run sheets, budgets and post-event reporting
Identifying opportunities to continually improve the event experience and ways of working
Working collaboratively with the broader Business Development & Marketing team, You'll join a national Events team of around 10 people, within a broader Business Development & Marketing function of approximately 75 nationally.




The firm places a strong emphasis on developing its people, with a clear focus on learning, building expertise and leadership development .
The role offers a balanced hybrid model of three days in the Melbourne CBD office and two days working from home , with additional office time initially to support training and relationship building.
As you would expect in a senior events role, some flexibility outside standard business hours is required , including early morning and evening events and occasional weekend commitments.
About the Employer
We're partnering with a highly regarded international law firm to recruit an experienced Events Manager to join its national Events team.
About the Candidate
We're looking for someone who is confident, commercially minded and genuinely passionate about events .
You'll ideally bring:
Strong experience managing corporate or professional services events
Excellent project management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities
Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of delivery
Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work with senior leaders
A natural ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams
Commercial awareness and an understanding of how events can support broader business objectives
A proactive and energetic approach, with the ability to bring fresh ideas and solutions
Experience leading, mentoring or managing others
This is a high-performance environment , so you'll be someone who enjoys working to a high standard, takes ownership and thrives when things are busy.
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📌 Event Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Tasmania
📍 Melbourne