Event Manager in Brisbane

The opportunity

Join Australia’s leading champion of the property industry and take the lead in delivering one of Queensland’s most influential event programs. As our

QLD Events Manager , you’ll design and deliver high‑quality events that engage members, elevate industry conversations and support strong commercial outcomes.

Reporting to the

QLD Commercial Director , you will oversee a small team, manage event delivery end‑to‑end, collaborate with committees and sponsors, and ensure our program continues to grow in impact and success.

What you'll do

• Mentor and support events coordinators to achieve their goals.
• Uphold organisational policies and contribute to a high‑performance culture.
• Event Program & Content
• Deliver the full QLD events calendar in line with strategic objectives.
• Design event content and secure speakers in collaboration with the policy team.
• Work with committees and internal stakeholders to shape relevant, high‑impact programs.
• Event Delivery & Operations
• Prepare event briefings, run sheets and AV/content documentation.
• Oversee seamless delivery of all events and ensure high professional standards.
• Negotiate with venues and suppliers to secure quality and value.
• Monitor registrations, costs and forecasts, ensuring proactive decisions.
• Marketing & Audience Engagement
• Partner with Digital Communications to create effective event campaigns.
• Support innovative marketing approaches to grow attendance and engagement.
• Deliver event revenue targets and manage micro‑budgets.
• Provide accurate reporting, forecasting and financial oversight.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue improvement.
• Sponsorship & Stakeholder Management
• Align sponsor objectives with event content and delivery.
• Identify additional sponsor opportunities and support national partnerships.
• Ensure delivery of post‑event sponsor reporting.
• Committee Engagement
• Represent the Property Council on committees as needed.
• Provide guidance on themes, content and speaker sourcing.

The ideal candidate will have

Experience & Skills

• 3+ years’ experience in events management.
• Strong project management capability across multiple events.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and able to work under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strategic thinker, adaptable and solutions‑focused.
• Collaborative, resilient and positively minded.
• Knowledge
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with databases and marketing lists.
• Understanding of AV, staging and technical event production.

Education

• Qualifications in event management or marketing (highly regarded).
• Industry networks or association involvement (advantageous).

About Us

Alongside a competitive remuneration and benefits package, we support ongoing professional development, fostering a culture of continual learning and improvement.

Our offices are located in the CBD, close to public transport and we support flexible working arrangements, ensuring you have a work‑life balance.

Our wellbeing programs offer a range of lifestyle benefits, and you even get a day off on your birthday!

As a Diversity Council of Australia Inclusive Employer (2022-2025) the Property Council of Australia is committed to building a more inclusive and diverse workplace.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, those with caring responsibilities, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We’re also committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible - we are happy to use your preferred method of communication and make any reasonable adjustments during the selection process.

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