Event Management Assistant

Company Description

Inflatable Fun Park is a family-friendly attraction that has been operating since 2019. Located at Soccer5s in Dandenong South, as well as temporary locations around VIC, the park offers a variety of themed attractions throughout the year, including water, Christmas, Easter, winter, and Halloween themes.

Role Description

This is a contractor role, offering hours per week, on-site role located in the South East Melbourne, with occasional travel. The Event Management Assistant will support the Director of Operations. Daily tasks include assisting in event planning and management, coordinating with vendors, managing event logistics, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining organized records. The role also involves providing excellent customer service and effective communication to ensure successful events.

Qualifications

• Skills in Event Planning and Event Management
• Strong Customer Service and Communication skills
• Excellent Organization skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
• Experience in the event management industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or related field is preferred

Melbourne, VIC | Contractor Role | Start: Immediate

Do you love the thrill of live events, dinosaurs, and giant inflatables?

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are ever the same?

Can you juggle bookings, customer service, and social media… all before lunch?

If you said 
YES
, keep reading, because most people won't make it this far.

Here's the thing:

Most people scroll right past job ads without really reading them.

But 
if you're still here
, you've just proven you're already ahead of the competition.

We're looking for someone who's:

• Tentative, detail-oriented, and notices the small stuff
• Passionate about 
  delivering high-standard events
   that create lasting memories
• Excited to 
  put in the long hours
   that big events demand — but also appreciates the quieter days that start with a quick planning meeting and a coffee

This role is about balance: some days you'll be 
in the trenches
 of event madness, other days you'll focus on prep, planning, and strategy.

What You'll Do:

• Support the Director of Operations with 
  day-to-day event planning
• Manage 
  bookings, ticketing, and enquiries
• Provide 
  customer service,
  online and on-site
• Assist with 
  social media content and scheduling
• Coordinate 
  staff schedules and rosters
• Keep operations running smoothly behind the scenes

What You'll Bring:

• A 
  current event management student
   or recent graduate ready to learn
• Excellent organisational skills and 
  problem-solving ability
• A proactive attitude, you 
  take initiative
  , not just instructions
• Tech-savviness: spreadsheets, email, social media platforms
• An ABN for contractor work

The Details:

• Start at 24 hours/week
  , with potential to grow to full-time (40 hours/week)
• Hands-on experience at 
  major family events and attractions
• Direct mentorship from an experienced event director
• A clear pathway for career growth in the events industry

If you've made it this far, we already know you've got what we're looking for: 
patience, focus, and passion.

Bottom line: we need someone who's got the passion, grit, and energy to 
push through and get the show rolling,
literally.

Events aren't for everyone.

This isn't a 
sit-on-your-butt, sip-a-latte, and scroll Instagram
 kind of gig.

It's 
early mornings, late nights
, and the occasional "why is there a T-Rex costume in the office?" moment.

We've been through casual team members more times than we've inflated our giant obstacle course (…and that's A LOT).

So now, we're on the hunt for someone ready to 
step up
, secure a 
serious role
, and 
bring their ideas to life
.

If you've got the drive to keep the show on the road, and maybe a sense of humour when things get wild... we want to hear from you

Apply now by sending your CV and a short cover letter to 

• Bonus points if you include your favourite dinosaur
    and you can swim (yes we run water parks)