About the role

We are looking for an experienced Event Manager with a happy, positive and can-do disposition to join our small, close-knit team.

We work collaboratively, and everyone plays an important role in making sure our events run smoothly. You will manage a number of clients and lead the delivery of conferences and events of varying sizes in Brisbane, around Australia and occasionally overseas.

You will have the support of the wider team across event registration, administration, marketing and other areas, while taking overall responsibility for your assigned events and clients.

This is a full-time position based in our lovely Milton office, with some travel required.

Working with a small team means you will have genuine ownership of your events and direct relationships with clients, while having the support of experienced team members across the business. No two events are the same, and you'll be involved in everything from initial planning through to seeing the event come to life.

Key responsibilities

- Overall project management of assigned conferences and events (live and virtual)

- Direct planning meetings and develop agendas for planning meetings

- Management of planning committees

- Make proactive suggestions to clients for aspects of event

- Contract and supplier management

- Development of sponsorship and exhibition packages

- Speaker and Sponsorship Management

- Development and maintenance of budget, reconciling budget post event

- Main point of contact for clients, suppliers,



venues and other key stakeholders

- Obtain quotes from relevant suppliers and brief Graphic Designer

- Create promotional text for use on website, conference app and in e-newsletters

About you

- Minimum 5 years in event industry with proven project lead experience from concept to delivery

- Practical experience in various Event Management Software (EventsAir preferred) including registration management, accommodation management, reporting and attendee comms

- Great computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Canva

- Understanding of reporting requirements

- Proven customer service skills

- Solutions focussed

- Ability to remain calm and qualified in stressful situations

- Excellent telephone and face-to-face manner

- Ability to manage team members, and juggle multiple clients with competing priorities

- Time management and financial understanding

- Committed to delivering excellent conference and event experiences, on budget.

About Iceberg Group (Australia)

Iceberg Group (Australia) consists of Association Management, Conference Management and Travel entities, specialising in managing associations and conferences. Operating nationally, and occasionally, internationally, for the past 30 years, we are currently a team of nine who work together to manage a number of associations and deliver superior conferencing experiences for our clients.

Please provide a cover letter and resume on application via the Seek Platform.

📌 Event Manager (Milton)
🏢 Iceberg Events
📍 Milton