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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsLocation: Belmont, WAType: Full time preferred, part time considered for the right candidateAbout The Event MillThe Event Mill is a full service event management and hire company in Perth delivering high end experiences for corporate, private, government and community clients. Our in house inventory spans premium furniture, marquees, dance floors, lighting, electrical, dcor, and more. As the sister company to Reeces Hire, the largest marquee company in Western Australia, we draw on deep operational capability to deliver memorable events across WA. Our team works on some of the biggest events in Western Australia, partnering with leading clients and brands such as Tourism WA, Optus Stadium, Margaret River Pro, City of Rockingham, Curtin University, Perth Airport, Burswood Park Board and Live Nation.Why you will love working with usDaily Delights: Start each day right with complimentary breakfast, coffee, tea and snacksTeam Connections: Monthly team lunches to stay connectedExtra Perks (After 12 Months): Paid volunteer leave and an extra day off on your birthdayEvent Access: Staff tickets to great concerts and events throughout the yearThe roleWe are seeking a proactive and experienced Event Manager to lead projects from first enquiry through to delivery. This role combines event management, project management and involvement in the hire side of the business, supporting clients across both The Event Mill and Reeces Hire. You will own client relationships, shape creative concepts, build budgets and schedules, coordinate suppliers and crew, and provide confident leadership on site when required. We are open to flexible hours and part time for the right candidate.What you will doManage a portfolio of corporate, government, community and private eventsLead client discovery, proposals, presentations and stakeholder updatesManage a broad mix of client and lead types, including tenders, repeat clients, new enquiries, referrals and inbound opportunities across both event management and hireWork alongside the Senior Event Manager and Directors on strategy, key clients and approvals, while owning end to end delivery on assigned projectsDevelop concepts, styling directions, floor plans, run sheets and site plansBuild and manage budgets, quotes and margin targets, track costs and approvalsManage project timelines, deliverables and internal coordination from planning through to deliveryTranslate client briefs into hire solutions across The Event Mill and Reeces HirePrepare hire quotes, check availability, place inventory holds and finalise pick listsProcure and coordinate suppliers, negotiate rates and confirm scopesPlan logistics with operations and warehouse teams, schedule crews and transportOversee compliance and risk management including WHS and permitsLead installs, show calls and pack downs when required, and ensure quality controlDeliver post event reporting, debriefs and continuous improvement actionsWhat you will bring5 or more years in event management or event production in an agency, venue or hire environmentStrong project leadership, stakeholder management and communication skillsProven ability to lead projects independently from brief through to deliveryProven ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well in a fast paced environmentExperience managing multiple suppliers and moving parts across concurrent projectsConfidence working both independently and as part of a small senior led team, supporting the Senior Event Manager and Directors where requiredProven budgeting, quoting and cost control capability with high attention to detailStrong Microsoft Office skills and confidence using or learning design and floor plan toolsCurrent driver''s licence and flexibility to work some evenings and weekendsA calm and solutions focused approach and a genuine love of great eventsTertiary qualification in Event Management, Marketing, Business or a related field preferredApply nowReady to lead premium events and shape best in class hire solutions with a supportive and creative team? Apply via SEEK with your CV and a short cover letter written in your own words, telling us why you want to join our team at The Event Mill, a recent project you are proud of, and your start date availability. Only applications with a cover letter will be reviewed, and generic or templated applications are unlikely to be considered.Diversity and inclusionWe welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Unlock job insightsHirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicantsYour questionsWhich of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have in event management? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence? Do you have experience in a role which requires relationship management experience? 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