Join IER: A Leading Business Consultancy in Major Events for the Sports, Cultural and Entertainment Sectors

About IER:

IER is a highly regarded business consultancy specialising in research, strategy development, and economic and social impacts for the major events sectors. With a rich history spanning over 30 years, we have provided invaluable advice to a diverse range of Government and private clients within this dynamic industry. IER is excited to announce the establishment of a new office in Perth, driven by our commitment to enhancing service delivery to our existing clients and effectively meeting the growing demand across Western Australia.

Job Opportunity: Senior Consultant – Major Events

As part of a strategic decision to provide greater engagement with our clients in Western Australia, the newly created Senior Consultant – Major Events role will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality reports and insights for our clients. The role includes managing relationships, business development, reporting on organisational performance and collaborating with the partners of the business to realise IER’s vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and deliver a range of major event studies for the sports, cultural and entertainment sectors.

Lead client relationships and identify areas of growth for the business.

Manage the response to RFQs and have a strong engagement in broader business development opportunities within Western Australia

Working with IER’s team (data analysts and consultants) to deliver world-class major events evaluations.

Oversee the data collection, analysis, economic modelling, and report writing processes of individual projects.

Work closely with clients and stakeholders within the sports, cultural and business events sectors to understand their strategic priorities.

Continue to innovate IER’s capabilities and enhance IER’s reputation as a trusted source for data and insights to drive decision making.

Develop analytics reports that guide our revenue strategies and measure the impact of this sector on the business.

Requirements:

Strong data and analytical skills and a keen eye for insights, trends and identifying strategic opportunity.

Experience working in (or with) the sporting and/or cultural events sectors.

Strong communication and client service skills.

Strong business development skills

Expert knowledge of project management fundamentals.

Competent and confident with developing relationships and business development.

Capability of working independently and as part of a team.

Experience in gathering stakeholder requirements.

Solid functional knowledge, including but not limited to strategy, project management etc.

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with varying external and internal stakeholders with a high level of communication.

Strong MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills required.

What You'll Gain:

5 weeks of annual leave.

Competitive salary ranging from $110k - $125k

Opportunity to work on some of Western Australia's most exciting events.

Flexible working arrangements.

Location:

This role will be based in Perth

To Apply:

Please ensure that your application addresses the key criteria outlined in this job advertisement. The application deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday, May 23rd, 2025. Candidates must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this role. Please send your applications to [email protected].

IER is deeply committed to cultivating a diverse workforce that values and embraces inclusivity in all its facets. Our organisation takes great pride in fostering a welcoming environment that prioritizes equality, fosters a sense of belonging, and upholds a culture of empathy, care, and support. We believe that diversity encompasses a broad range of perspectives, experiences, and ideas, which are essential to our collective success as an organisation. Therefore, we enthusiastically encourage applications from individuals of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds, cultures, including First Nations peoples, people with disabilities, and others. We want everyone to feel empowered to express their true selves and share their unique backgrounds, as it enables us to provide optimal support for individuals to perform at their best. During the recruitment process, we encourage applicants to openly communicate their specific needs, so that we may tailor our support accordingly, ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience.