Conference and Event Organiser

Business, Admin & Entrepreneurship

ANZSCO ID 1493

Summary

Conference and Event Organisers organise and coordinate services for conferences, events, functions, banquets and seminars.

Employment Pathway

Formal qualifications are not essential to work as a Conference and Event Organiser. Although some workers have a university or Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification in event management.

Top Skills Required

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Key tasks

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, audiovisual equipment, accommodation, transport and social events, for participants
Organising registration of participants
Negotiating the type and costs of services to be provided within budget
Overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders

Facts about this occupation

10.7% Growth

63% Full-time Share

$1,208 Avg Pay/Wk

27,100 Workers

34 years Avg Age

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