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Senior Conference and Event Coordinator – EventsAir Experience Required
- Sydney (Remote)
- Full time
Join GEMS Event Management Australia, an award-winning conference management company, and help us deliver exceptional business events across Australia. We are seeking an experienced Senior Conference Coordinator with a solid background in delivering association conferences and advanced proficiency in EventsAIR. This role offers remote or hybrid working arrangements, giving you flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.
About the Role
As a Senior Conference Coordinator, you’ll support our team of Conference Managers in executing client events from inception to completion. Working within a small, dynamic team, you’ll help ensure every event runs smoothly and exceeds client expectations. Expertise in EventsAIR is essential.
Key Requirements
- Advanced skill level in EventsAIR
- Minimum 2 years’ project management experience, preferably in a PCO environment
- Tertiary qualifications in Event Management, Hospitality, Tourism, or related disciplines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; HTML knowledge is advantageous
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on customer service
- High attention to detail and excellent time management
- Positive, flexible attitude and ability to work to deadlines
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency status required
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multiple business events across Australia
- Develop and maintain project plans in collaboration with the Conference Manager
- Manage small event budgets and liaise with stakeholders
- Participate in committee meetings and provide regular reporting
- Develop conference marketing plans and collateral to meet delegate income targets
- Secure sponsors and exhibitors to meet revenue goals
About GEMS Event Management Australia
At GEMS Event Management Australia, we understand the value of flexibility and work-life balance. That’s why we fully support remote working arrangements for team members across Australia. Whether you’re based in a major city or a regional area, we provide the tools, technology, and communication channels to ensure you’re fully connected, supported, and empowered to excel in your role.
Business Events Wellington Manager
- Wellington Central, Wellington (Hybrid)
- Management (Hospitality & Tourism)
- Full time
- Appointing annual salary between $141,900–$157,700
- Apply today via Seek
Business Events Wellington is the official convention bureau for the Wellington region and a business unit of WellingtonNZ. The Business Events Wellington (BEW) Team is tasked with increasing economic and societal impact for Wellington by attracting business events and increasing awareness of Wellington as a leading business events destination in the Pacific region.
We’re looking for an experienced and strategic leader to step into the permanent, full-time role of Business Events Wellington Manager, leading a high‑performing team and driving the attraction of conferences and business events from New Zealand, Australia and international markets.
About the role
As Business Events Wellington Manager, you’ll lead the BEW team and set the strategic direction for business event attraction, sales and marketing activity. The role is crucial for attracting business events to Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre as the city’s largest purpose-built conference venue and is the lead position in overseeing the attraction of business from New Zealand, Australia and internationally.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead, develop and inspire the Business Events Wellington team
- Develop and deliver the BEW sales strategy and annual business activity plan
- Oversee conference bidding, lead generation and conversion activity
- Build strong relationships with Tākina Events to ensure a seamless sales experience for clients
- Manage sales and marketing budgets and performance targets
- Represent Wellington at key industry organisations and events, domestically and internationally
- Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, stakeholders and professional conference organisers
- Oversee marketing and promotional activity to grow awareness of Wellington in priority markets
About you
You’ll bring passion for the Wellington region and business events, strong commercial acumen and demonstrable knowledge of and direct experience in:
- Building long-term Sales and Marketing strategies in the Convention market that are focused on growing international business.
- Building a sales pipeline for a major international convention centre
- The metropolitan competitive market for international conventions
- Team Leadership and Management
- Developing and managing budgets and sales performance targets, with strong financial and budgeting skills including reporting
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships within the Business Events industry and key stakeholders
It’s important you are comfortable and able to travel domestically and internationally for business purposes, with flexibility to host clients in the evenings/weekends if required.
About us
WellingtonNZ is the agency tasked with ‘Creating a thriving Wellington Region for all’. Our organisation is shamelessly passionate about this wonderful region we call home and want to make it famous as the most creative place in New Zealand to live, work, visit and play.
We lead the way for our region’s economic development, support key sectors including technology, screen, and tourism, as well as promoting our region and major business and performance events. From Wellington to Porirua, Kāpiti, Wairarapa, and the Hutt Valley, our work aims to create the jobs that our region needs and to improve the quality of life of all our people.
Why people love it here
WellingtonNZ truly values its people and is committed to building an inclusive and collaborative culture where everyone can thrive, have fun and make a difference for the Wellington region.
We have all the things you would expect from a great employer – flexible working options that can be tailor made for you, wellbeing programmes, relaxed working environments and quiet spaces, encouragement to bring your best self to work, and a real coffee machine.
Apply today
We encourage you to read the job description on our website (link below) which will be available on Monday 02 February: https://www.wellingtonnz.com/about-us/join-the-team
If you think this opportunity is for you, and you are ready to be part of a diverse organisation all about making the Wellington region thrive, then apply today through Seek.
Want to know more before applying? Please email Kirsty at people@wellingtonnz.com.
Applications close at 5pm, Wednesday 11 February. However, if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates, we may close earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Remuneration for this role will be based on the skillset and competencies that the successful applicant brings to the role. The appointing salary for this role is likely between $141,900 – $157,700.Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by our People and Culture team. Should agency support be required, we will engage with our preferred agencies. Thank you for understanding.
*Please note to be eligible for this opportunity, you’ll be based in the Wellington region and hold a valid Work Visa that allows you to be employed in New Zealand. We are not accredited with ImmigrationNZ.
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