We've got an exciting opportunity for a motivated qualified to help deliver a variety of events in Sydney and in regional NSW for the mining industry. You will join a small but experienced in-house team managing a number of events and functions in a supportive and creative working environment.

The NSW Minerals Council is the industry association for mining in NSW - the state's biggest export industry and a big employer in NSW. We create and execute high-quality events for our industry, in partnership with our events production agency, including awards dinners and a major multi-day conference.

We also organise smaller events end-to-end including careers nights and industry forums.

Key responsibilities

Planning and delivering events from initial brief and budget through to onsite execution, evaluation and reconciliation

Managing timelines, venues, suppliers, registrations and event operations

Coordinating larger conferences and awards dinners with our external event agency

Managing annual awards processes, including nominations, judging and finalist communications





Coordinating sponsorships and delivery of agreed benefits

Working with policy directors and the events team on programs, speakers, communications and promotions

Preparing event plans and run sheets, and coordinating onsite staff and suppliers

Managing multiple events and competing deadlines

About you

At least 5 years working in events management either in an agency or in-house

Experience in managing awards programs is preferred but not essential

Some experience in sponsorship coordination is preferred

Proficient in Canva for in-house design and developing promotional material

Great attention to detail, plus excellent verbal and written skills

Understand budget management and reporting

Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Ability to work on your own and in a team across multiple events

Highly organised and a good communicator

About us The NSW Minerals Council is the industry association for mining in NSW - the state's biggest export industry and a big employer in NSW.

📌 Event Manager (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Minerals Council
📍 Sydney