Are you a highly organised and proactive leader with a passion for delivering world-class events? We’re looking for an Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in overseeing the logistics, planning, and execution of our large-scale conferences and exhibitions. This is a hands-on opportunity to work with a high-performing team, ensuring seamless event delivery while driving efficiency and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at problem-solving, and are committed to creating outstanding event experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Experience within events, or at minimum a number of the job functions that are required is required for this role. Additionally there is travel around Australia involved, and this role involves site visits, assisting in event setup and breakdown, and managing logistics across large venues. As such, candidates should be comfortable with periods of standing, walking, lifting moderate loads, and working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of assigned events, ensuring the highest level of quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and critical paths to ensure all events are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage all aspects of event logistics, including signage, transportation, equipment rental, and contractor engagement.
• Prepare schedules, receive quotes and book in suppliers such as cleaners, security, ticketing staff and so on.
• Oversee the selection and management of contractors, vendors, and other third-party suppliers.
• Manage event floorplans, build plans, and content area drawings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contractors and venues, managing all communication and ensuring successful delivery.
• Manage onsite setup and bump-out of events which includes travelling interstate to events. (approximately 6 - 12 weeks a year)
• Brief and order signage to ensure a high-quality look, feel and experience throughout the event.
• Provide leadership and guidance to event staff, including on-site event coordinators and support staff.
• Analyse event data and provide recommendations for improvements and innovations to enhance the overall event experience.
• Monitor event budgets, track expenses, and provide financial updates as required.

What will ensure success?

• Timely pre-event organisation of all elements ensuring a smooth process for suppliers, clients, and internal team members.
• Adherence to operational budgets, including where possible reducing expenditure.
• Onsite execution is first and foremost. The client experience and smooth delivery of the event is our major concern – and all planning elements must be managed in a way to ensure that professionalism, quality, and delivery are of the highest standards.

Other Notes?

Salary packages will be based on experience and suitability for the role, there is flexibility within this. The Pundit Advisory is a holding business used for recruitment and consultancy, the business you will be working within will be disclosed to suitable candidates.