Location: Sydney, New South Wales

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Organisation: Australian British Chamber of Commerce

Position Type: Part-time (32 Hours Mon-Thur)

Start Date: Wednesday 27 February 2027

Company Description For over a century, the Australian British Chamber of Commerce has been the leading independent organisation promoting, fostering and furthering bilateral relations between Australia and the United Kingdom.

With strong, longstanding ties to the Australian and UK business communities and their respective governments, we provide direct networking opportunities across the breadth of industry sectors. We assist you in making meaningful, mutually beneficial connections to support your business goals.

Our domestic event calendar, along with our International Catalysts, direct introductions, public policy contributions and marketing efforts align to stimulate interest and action in the areas of energy transition and renewables; national security and defence; financial and professional services; AI, cyber and tech; and much more.

Role Description The Event Manager is responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of ABCC events. This includes networking events, business forums, panel discussions, corporate briefings, and signature events. The role ensures events are professionally delivered, aligned with the Chamber’s objectives and provide strong value to members, sponsors, and partners.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Delivery

- Plan, coordinate, and deliver a calendar of ABCC events from concept to delivery
- Manage logistics including venues, catering, AV, speakers, registrations, and run sheets
- Ensure events are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high professional standard





Stakeholder & Partner Management

- Liaise with members, sponsors, speakers, venues, and suppliers
- Support sponsor engagement and ensure agreed sponsor deliverables are met
- Coordinate with internal teams to align event objectives

Budget & Administration

- Prepare event budgets and track costs
- Manage invoicing and supplier payments
- Maintain accurate event records and post-event reporting

Marketing & Communications Support

- Work with the marketing team to promote events via email, website, and social media
- Assist with event collateral including invitations, programs, signage, and presentations
- Manage event registration systems and attendee communications

On-the-Day Event Management

- Oversee event setup, registration, speaker coordination, and pack-down
- Act as the main point of contact during events to resolve issues quickly and professionally

Skills & Experience

Essential

- Proven experience in event planning, coordination or event management
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
- Comfortable working in a qualified member-based organisation

Desirable

- Experience working with chambers of commerce, professional associations, or not-for-profits
- Knowledge of corporate or business networking events
- Familiarity with CRM or event registration platforms
- Interest in Australian–UK business, trade, or international relations

Personal Attributes

- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused
- Confident working with senior executives and external partners
- Team-oriented with a professional and personable manner

📌 Event Manager - NSW, QLD & ACT (Sydney)
🏢 Australian British Chamber of Commerce
📍 Sydney