Job Description

Now in our 30th year of operations, Lateral Event Management is a multi-award winning, independent, creative and diverse full-service event management company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom and Singapore.

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Lateral specialises in the following three areas of event management:

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Corporate Event Management

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Lateral has specialist expertise across conference management, design, planning and delivery, including exhibitions, road shows, launches, builds, social programs, registration, accommodation, marketing, and event technology.

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Theatre & Arena Shows

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Lateral invented 'Intellectual Entertainment'; writing, producing, and promoting spectacular theatrical productions with globally recognised personalities, each a leader in their field. Lateral's live intellectual entertainment performances are the purest form of storytelling – taking audiences on a journey of discovery and learning.

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The Role

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We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Event Manager to join our Corporate Events team, based in our Sydney headquarters.

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This role is suited to an event professional with a proven track record of managing complex events from concept to completion. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of a variety of Corporate events, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, on budget and to Lateral's exceptionally high standards.

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The successful candidate will be a confident client manager, a strong communicator and a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Manage a portfolio of events from initial brief through to post-event reporting.
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- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
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- Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting, tracking and reconciliation.
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- Configure and administer EventsAir for registration, communications, reporting and attendee management.
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- Oversee venue sourcing, supplier engagement and contract negotiations.
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- Coordinate travel,



accommodation and transportation requirements where required.
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- Develop contingency plans, risk registers and event management documentation.
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- Manage event operations on-site, including bump in, event delivery and bump out.
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- Conduct post-event evaluations and reporting.
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- Provide guidance and mentorship to Event Coordinators and junior team members.
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- Contribute to the ongoing development of systems, templates and best-practice event processes.
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- Assist with new business opportunities and pitch responses when required.
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Skills & Experience

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- Minimum five years' experience in event management.
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- Proven experience delivering events from concept through to completion.
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- Strong experience managing event budgets and financial reconciliation.
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- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
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- Advanced organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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- Strong stakeholder, supplier and client management capabilities.
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- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EventsAir.
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Highly Regarded

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- Experience working within an event management agency environment.
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- Extensive practical experience using EventsAir, including registration management, reporting and attendee communications.
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- Experience delivering conferences, incentive programs, exhibitions and roadshows.
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Personal Attributes

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- Solutions-focused with a proactive approach.
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- Calm under pressure and able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
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- Strong leadership and mentoring capability.
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- Exceptional attention to detail.
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- Professional, personable and confident when working with clients and suppliers.
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- Committed to delivering outstanding event experiences.
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What We Offer

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- Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile events across Australia.
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- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
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- Sydney CBD office location.
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- Adaptable working arrangement with one remote workday per week.
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- Domestic travel opportunities associated with event delivery.
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📌 Senior Event Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Lateral Events
📍 New South Wales