Event Manager

About Us

At The Railway Tavern, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and vibrant venue where great food, drinks, and community come together. As a well-loved local pub, we host a range of events, celebrations, and gatherings that bring people together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our team is passionate about delivering outstanding hospitality and memorable experiences for every guest who walks through our doors. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced hospitality environment, value teamwork, and take pride in creating exceptional events and customer experiences, The Railway Tavern is a great place to grow your career.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Event Manager to join the team at The Railway Tavern. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering memorable events across our venue, including private functions, community gatherings and special celebrations. You will work closely with management, kitchen and bar teams to ensure every event runs smoothly and reflects the welcoming hospitality The Railway Tavern is known for. This role involves managing bookings, coordinating event logistics, liaising with clients and ensuring high-quality service to create enjoyable and seamless experiences for all guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Promoting conferences, conventions and trade shows to potential customers
• Responding to inquiries concerning services provided and costs for room and equipment hire, catering and related services
• Meeting with clients to discuss their needs and outlining package options to meet these needs
• Arranging and coordinating services, such as conference facilities, catering, signage, displays, audio-visual equipment, accommodation, transport and social events, for participants
• Organising registration of participants
• Negotiating the type and costs of services to be provided within budget

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma required in the related field.
• Minimum three years of relevant in an Event Coordinator/manager or similar role
• Experience designing and delivering complex events or experience-led programs
• Strong project management and budget management capability
• Ability to navigate complex and sometimes competing priorities with a calm and considered approach
• Experience translating strategy into hands-on delivery
• Experience designing inclusive and high-quality community experiences
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data Experience using Customer Relationship Management platforms
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational excellence

About You

You are an enthusiastic, driven hospitality professional who thrives in leadership roles, values tradition, and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences while preserving the legacy and spirit of an iconic establishment. Multi-lingual candidates will be highly regarded. The Railway Tavern is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Compensation & benefits

• Salary: $77,000 to $90,000 per year excluding mandatory Superannaution
• Tips/bonuses and staff meals
• Growth opportunity
• Supportive team and creative

How to Apply

To apply online, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: $77,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person