Conference & Event Manager

**_Are you a talented events specialist looking to progress your career with an industry leader? _**

**JOIN ARINEX **- Australia’s leading conference, incentive and special events company

Built on experience and innovation, Arinex is Australia’s first carbon-neutral event organisation. Our ambitious mindset and global reach evokes creativity as we embark on a journey of connection and belonging. As industry leaders backed by global industry partnerships, we stand together to leave a legacy for each and every client. A legacy that inspires and connects people through memorable and impactful experiences.

We are looking for a **Conference and Events Manager **to join the team and hit the ground running with the management, support and delivery of several exciting events and conferences. The position sits within the Conference Organising Business Unit and you will be responsible for end-to-end project management of key accounts and events.

This role is offered on a **Hybrid, **F **ull Time **based in either our **Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth **CBD offices.

**At Arinex you will have the opportunity to**:

- **Join a high-performing and dynamic team of event professionals**
- **Gain exposure to a wide range of clients, industries, events and conferences**
- **Travel nationally and internationally for site inspections, conference promotions and onsite event delivery**
- **Input ideas and initiatives to continually improve our service offering and exceed our client objectives**
- **Enjoy a positive and fun team environment, with a supportive and collaborative approach to working**
- **Continually progress and develop your career through training and skills programs**

**To be successful in this role you will ideally meet the following criteria**:
**Essential**:

- **Minimum 4 years’ experience in Events Industry.**
- **Demonstrated project management experience in conferencing**
- **Excellent client relations and budget management skills.**
- **Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.**
- **Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.**
- **Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal.**
- **Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of an organisation.**
- **Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.**
- **Strong organisational and planning skills.**
- **High level of personal and professional presentation.**
- **Capacity to manage multiple events/projects at the same time.**

**Desirable**:

- **Experience using EventsAIR or similar events software**
- **Knowledge of venues, suppliers and destination products in Australia.**

**In return, we offer the chance for you to work with a talented team, in a dynamic working environment, where you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills and your career with an industry leader.**

**Benefits of working at Arinex**:

- **Flexible working arrangements - opportunity to work from interstate and international locations**:

- **Monthly and annual staff excellence awards**:

- **IATA Airline Membership Benefits (after 6 months of employment)**:

- **Industry rates for travel, accommodation and activities**:

- **International and National travel opportunities**:

- **Employee Assistance Program (complimentary wellbeing counselling)**:

- **Paid volunteer time programs**
- **Internal development and promotion opportunities, including gaining experience across our ten specialist business units**

**Inspired?**

**About Arinex**

**Founded in 1973 and built on experience and innovation, Arinex is Australia’s first carbon-neutral event organisation. Our ambitious mindset and global reach evokes creativity as we embark on a journey of connection and belonging. We specialise in conference and association management, destination management, incentives, corporate events, social functions, sponsorship and exhibitions, registration services, accommodation, marketing and digital event technology.**

**As industry leaders backed by global industry partnerships that include the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), the INCON global partnership of Professional Conference Organisers, and the International Association of Professional Conference Organisers (IAPCO), we stand together to leave a legacy for each and every client. A legacy that inspires and connects people through memorable and impactful experiences.**

**Our holistic approach and progressive mindset ensures we deliver on our clients’ ambitions, time and time again.