Group
Occupation
172231 Event Manager
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
172231 Event Manager
Develops, coordinates and organises services for events such as weddings, festivals, conventions, conferences, exhibitions, concerts and trade shows.
Alternative title
- Event Coordinator
Specialisations
- Conference Manager
- Event Planner
- Exhibition Organiser
- Production Manager (Corporate Hospitality)
- Wedding Coordinator
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Responds to enquiries concerning services provided and costs for room and equipment hire, catering, and related services
- Meets with clients to discuss their needs and outlines package options to meet these needs
- Arranges and coordinates services, such as conference facilities, catering, signage, displays, audio-visual equipment, accommodation, transport, and social events, for participants
- Organises registration of participants, prepares programs and promotional material, and publicises events
- Negotiates the type and costs of services to be provided within budget
- Hires, trains, and supervises support staff required for events
- Monitors events as they take place and resolves issues if they arise