Events Manager

11 hours ago


Leichhardt, Australia Who Dares Full time

Who Dares is seeking an experienced Events Manager to join our growing team. This role will be offered to someone looking to grow with our business matching our effort in developing their skills in a unique area of event management with their commitment to our future. This role will suit an event manager with experience in overseeing management of outdoor sporting and community events, a demonstrated understanding of prioritising and meeting deadlines, liaising with a broad range of stakeholders and leading teams to achieve a successful outcome. An understanding of the footprint of events such as running festivals over many kilometres and the need for planning to ameliorate inconvenience is essential.

This is a **full-time ongoing position**. You will be required to have experience (minimum 3+ years) in events or a similar role. You may have some traffic control experience and accreditation, although this can be acquired through development within our team. You are willing to work very flexible hours as days in the office can be long when deadlines are due, or matters arise at the last minute. You will also work many weekends physically managing small teams on events. You will be paid for weekend event hours in addition to the salary.

The high-profile projects we work on involve taking control of public spaces, closing roads and other functions that enable assistance and guidance to pedestrians, public transport, vehicles and many other logístical requirements necessary to hold an event.

**Who (Dares) We Are**:
We are a vibrant business that has been in the industry for more than 25 years. We value ethical practices, honesty, kindness, helpful intentions and integrity. We assist on most major events in and around Sydney. Some of the events are City 2 Surf, VIVID, Sydney to Gong Ride, Spring Cycle, Sydney ½ Marathon, Mardi Gras, Ironman, Sun Run and many more including street fairs. We also work on film and television as well as having several major contracts with government agencies including Transport for NSW. We work with clients from conception to delivery in strategic planning, drawing physical transport and traffic plans, gaining permissions from all agencies, liaising with suppliers and then implementation on the day. Some of our events involve more than 100 staff on any one day.

**What we are looking for**:

- An experienced and enthusiastic event manager with a demonstrated understanding of operations and logistics
- A mature, calm and level-headed approach and the ability to handle stressful situations
- High level customer service skills and professional standards
- Advanced writing and communications skills
- A team player and ability to lead by example
- High level administration, organisational and time management skills
- Advanced computer skills including use of the Microsoft Suite and willingness to learn design software programs for traffic plans
- Ability to listen, teach, learn, critically evaluate and give constructive feedback

**What you will be doing**:

- Seamlessly managing a portfolio of clients, events and projects from start to finish
- Consistently liaising and following-up requirements with clients, ensuring accurate and timely advice is given
- Develop and send accurate cost estimates to clients based on their scope of works
- Designing Transport Management Plans, Traffic Guidance Schemes and obtaining permits for clients
- Leading teams on worksites including managing their safety and wellbeing
- Oversee operations and logistics for events/projects ensuring the management team are informed and there is an adequate deployment of resources (staffing/equipment)
- Assist other Managers with their events and projects as required
- Be an advocate for continuous improvement including contributing to and eventually leading the development of staff training programs, quality assurance checks and WH&S practices

**Essential**
- 3 + years in event management or similar
- Rights to work full-time in Australia
- Class C Full Drivers Licence
- Evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination

**Desirable**
- Traffic Control and Implement accreditation
- Prepare Work Zone Traffic Management Plan accreditation

Renumeration available will be commensurate to skills and ability of applicant.

Superannuation contribution is 10.5%.

This role would suit someone who has an interest in athletic achievement or events supporting community and culture.

**Do you Dare?**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $90,000.00 - $109,999.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Bonus
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leichhardt, NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Events management: 3 years (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)



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