Venue and Events Specialist

The Law Society of NSW is Australia's largest and most influential membership association for solicitors. We're not all lawyers, but we work together to support the legal profession and ensure a just society for all. 

We are currently looking for a Venue & Events Specialist to join our Venue and Events Team.

About the team

The Venue and Events team works across the organisation to deliver in-person and virtual events, conferences and meetings that educate, engage, and connect members. The team is responsible for delivering a diverse calendar of high-quality events for the Law Society of New South Wales, including conferences, forums, panels, networking functions, seminars, webinars, and flagship occasions such as gala dinners. The team also manages venue services including mediation and arbitration bookings, as well as hiring meeting and event facilities to external clients.

About the role

The Venue and Events Specialist supports the end-to-end planning and delivery of external and internal events, ensuring exceptional client and member experiences. This role works closely with broader Society teams, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and continuous
improvement.

What you'll be doing

• Event Management – Coordinate all aspects of event delivery, including briefs, timelines, workflows, milestones, budgets, reporting, and post-event reviews.
• Registration & Attendee Services – Manage event registrations, respond to attendee enquiries, and oversee payment and invoice processing.
• Venue & Supplier Management – Maintain and develop the venue database; source and recommend venues and suppliers; manage relationships to ensure value and service quality.
• Event Logistics – Plan and deliver event logistics such as run sheets, seating plans, AV, catering, entertainment, theming, floorplans, and building services.
• Marketing & Communications – Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to deliver event invitations, collateral, online content, surveys, and post-event engagement.
• Budgeting & Finance – Prepare, monitor, and reconcile event budgets; process payments and invoices.
• Onsite & Virtual Event Delivery – Provide hands-on support for setup, registration, and event delivery (onsite and online). Coordinate speaker briefings and technical checks as needed.
• Process & Policy Development – Contribute to ongoing improvement of systems, processes, and best practices.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships across departments and with external partners to support the success of the Society’s events program.
• General Administration – Manage event-related enquiries and provide support to the Venue and Events Manager and wider team as required.
• Other duties as necessary and assigned. 

To apply

The Law Society of New South Wales is committed to building and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity. 

Applications should contain a CV and cover letter that outlines your key experience and motivations for this role.