Indoor Events Manager

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

The City of Sydney is seeking a motivated and experienced Indoor Events Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality events across our iconic indoor venues. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and successful execution of a diverse range of events, while ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, and financial sustainability. You will lead a team of dedicated staff and contractors, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

You will play a vital role in workforce planning, streamlining operational processes, and implementing service improvements to support a seamless client experience. Your ability to manage change, drive innovation and uphold safety and compliance standards will be essential to your success.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in managing large-scale events
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on performance and development
• Demonstrated ability to deliver operational efficiencies and improve customer outcomes
• Sound knowledge of event safety, compliance, and risk management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the City’s dynamic cultural and community event landscape while working in a supportive and professional environment.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Monday 28 July 2025.

For more information, contact Adam Sherar, Manager Venue Management on 02 9265 9302.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance 
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333. 

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