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Conference and Event Organisers

ANZSCO 1493

Employed

31,200

Part-time share

25%

Female share

72%

Median weekly earnings

$1,634

Median age

38 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

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

What they typically do

  • 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

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
43.2%
VIC
24.7%
QLD
16.4%
WA
7.3%
SA
5.1%
ACT
1.9%
TAS
0.9%
NT
0.5%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Conference and Event Organisers.