Transport Australia (TA) is the peak body for transport within Australia's integrated transport system, representing more than 120 leading organisations across government, industry, and technology. We bring together the sector's most influential voices to shape a high-performing, sustainable, and resilient transport future.

Our national event program is one of TA's most powerful platforms - connecting industry leaders, government decision-makers, and innovators to drive meaningful conversation and action. We're looking for an experienced, energetic Event Manager to take ownership of this program and help it grow.

If you love the craft of event delivery, thrive under pressure, and get genuine satisfaction from seeing a room full of engaged industry professionals - this is the role for you.

What You'll Do

• Manage end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of major face-to-face and hybrid events - from planning through to post-event reporting
• Coordinate all event logistics including venues, suppliers, speakers, sponsors, and attendees, building strong relationships that ensure seamless delivery every time
• Drive attendance growth and ticket sales, keeping a close eye on budget P&L and flagging early where events are tracking ahead or behind
• Create and execute event marketing campaigns - EDMs, social tiles, outreach campaigns, and newsletter contributions - that build anticipation and fill rooms
• Lead speaker identification and content planning, drafting invite letters with the right tone, protocol awareness, and policy alignment
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk assessments, contingency plans, and running sheets for every event in your portfolio
• Be on the ground at your events - managing the floor, solving problems on the spot, and making sure every attendee leaves with a great impression of TA
• Identify and develop preferred venue partnerships to secure better value, negotiated rates, and added inclusions for TA's regularly used locations
• Support the membership team by sharing non-member attendee data to assist with acquisition, and attending member meetings where relevant
• Maintain TA's CRM (Salesforce) as the single source of truth for all events data, and contribute to continuous improvement of event workflows and systems

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 3 years' experience in event management, ideally within a membership association, industry body, peak body or not-for-profit environment
• Proven ability to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder events end-to-end - on time, on budget, and to a high standard
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously without dropping the ball
• Confident communicator - written and verbal - with the professionalism to engage speakers, sponsors, board members, and government representatives
• Commercial mindset: comfortable owning a budget P&L, tracking ticket revenue, and negotiating with suppliers and venues
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), event platforms (Humanitix preferred), project management tools (Asana preferred), and Canva
• Genuine interest in transport, infrastructure, or public policy - and the curiosity to stay across what's happening in the sector
• A can-do attitude, high energy, and the resilience to thrive in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift and timelines compress
• Willingness to work flexibly across a geographically dispersed team and travel interstate for events

Why Join Transport Australia?

• Flexible hybrid work model with offices in Sydney and Melbourne
• A front-row seat to national conversations shaping Australia's transport future - your events will put you in the room with the sector's most influential people
• A collaborative, purpose-driven team that values initiative, creativity, and getting things done
• Genuine variety - no two events are the same, and the calendar spans summits, forums, roundtables, networking functions, and major industry awards
• The opportunity to grow the national event program and leave a real mark on how TA shows up for its members

If you're an event professional who brings energy, precision, and genuine enthusiasm for the transport industry, we'd love to hear from you. We are open to candidates in both Sydney or Melbourne.

Apply now via SEEK or reach out to Hayley on 0420 941 682 for a confidential conversation.