Conference Manager

Adjuvant Event Services is a conference and exhibition consultancy, specialising in content. Our team of Conference Managers act as freelance content specialists, working within larger event teams of associations and professional event organisers to help deliver some of the most impactful conferences and exhibitions in Australia and Asia Pacific. We are a small start-up business operating fully remotely out of Western Australia.
Reporting directly to the Founder Director, Conference Managers work closely with our clients to research, develop and deliver a conference agenda that meets their strategic objectives.
We’re looking for somebody who is curious, proactive, organised and a great communicator. A background in project management, sales or marketing would be helpful. Direct previous experience is not necessary, but to be successful in this role you’ll need to show:
- Relationship building with a variety of stakeholders
- Confidence and professional conduct in meetings with senior professionals
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Curiosity and commercial awareness
- Collaborative and professional approach to remote working
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct virtual and in-person research meetings with senior professionals in diverse industries
- Develop compelling conference agendas aligned to client strategy and vision
- Invite, confirm and manage conference speakers
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and industry stakeholders
- Collaborate with client event teams for onsite conference delivery
- Manage timelines, speaker communications and program updates throughout the event lifecycle
- Work flexibly across different client organisations, systems and topics, maintaining Adjuvant’s core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity and Flexibility.
This role would suit a working parent looking for interesting part time work that is highly flexible and accommodating of family life. What we can offer:
- 6 weeks paid leave
- Chance to build a network of senior professionals in diverse industries
- Continued training and professional development
- Interesting and varied projects
- Chance to make a meaningful contribution to a WA start-up and to grow as we grow
Working arrangements:
- Fully remote, part time role based in Western Australia
- Opportunity for domestic and occasional Asia Pacific travel for onsite event delivery
- Flexible freelance-style working environment within a small collaborative team

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