Event & Conference Specialist

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Hudson Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Seeking a skilled Events and Conferencing Specialist to join a fantastic organisation on a full-time, permanent** basis

This role is office-based five days a week and involves planning and delivering exceptional events and conferences. Some weekend work is required, with time off in lieu provided. If you have a passion for creating seamless, high-quality experiences and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect role for you

Overview:**

The Event and Conference Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering internal and external events, conferences, and stakeholder engagements. The role requires collaboration with internal teams, tenants, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure high-quality events that uphold the organisations reputation and deliver exceptional experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Event Coordination: Manage logistics and delivery of corporate, stakeholder, and consumer events; liaise with vendors; respond to enquiries professionally; occasionally work after hours.
  • Conference & Facility Management: Oversee bookings, operations, and performance of conference facilities; manage event calendars; ensure equipment and facilities are fully operational; monitor usage and client feedback; implement improvements.
  • Event Marketing & Support: Work with Marketing team to create promotional materials; uphold brand standards; assist with post-event analysis.
  • Administration & Collaboration: Maintain accurate records of bookings and expenses; provide reception relief when needed; support ad-hoc tasks; collaborate with Marketing and Communications team.

Required Attributes:

  • Strong oral and written communication skills; professional presentation.
  • Team player with the ability to build positive relationships internally and externally.
  • High-quality service delivery and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage confidential information.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Self-starter capable of working autonomously and proactively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, CRM systems, and marketing analytics tools.

Overview:

The Event and Conference Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering internal and external events, conferences, and stakeholder engagements. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Event Coordination: Manage logistics and delivery of corporate, stakeholder, and consumer events; liaise with vendors; respond to enquiries professionally; occasionally work after hours.
  • Conference & Facility Management: Oversee bookings, operations, and performance of conference facilities; manage event calendars; ensure equipment and facilities are fully operational; monitor usage and client feedback; implement improvements.
  • Event Marketing & Support: Work with Marketing team to create promotional materials; uphold brand standards; assist with post-event analysis.
  • Administration & Collaboration: Maintain accurate records of bookings and expenses; provide reception relief when needed; support ad-hoc tasks; collaborate with Marketing and Communications team.

Required Attributes:

  • Strong oral and written communication skills; professional presentation.
  • Team player with the ability to build positive relationships internally and externally.
  • High-quality service delivery and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage confidential information.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Self-starter capable of working autonomously and proactively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, CRM systems, and marketing analytics tools.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen. Casual Loading *Please note for all Australian* based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.



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