Event Planner

An Event Planner organises events for a range of industries. You might coordinate community events, arrange conferences for work groups or organise expos for special interest groups. Event Planners meet with clients to discuss their needs and liaise with suppliers to arrange venues, catering and other details such as transport or staffing. You might advertise events, organise registrations and book stall holders.

Event Planners should be organised and have strong time management skills. Communication skills are important and you must be able to work with people from a range of backgrounds. Event Planners must be able to manage budgets and lead a team of staff. You should have good problem solving abilities and must be able to multitask.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a event planner?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $8,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor Assistant Manager General Manager Project Coordinator Area Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Governance Coordinator Service Director Team Administrator Product Specialist Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Data Miner Creative Entrepreneur ICT Project Manager Investigation Manager National Security Adviser RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer Chief Innovation Officer Customer Success Manager Innovation Coordinator Landfill Supervisor Sports Facility Manager Life Coach Customer Service Officer Information Officer Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Planning Officer Vineyard Manager Winemaker Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Strata Manager Innovation Manager Event Planner Logistician Social Media Strategist Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Financial Controller Accounting Manager Radio Producer Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Customer Service Manager Operations Officer Innovation Strategist Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Event Director Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Librarian Museum Assistant Exhibition Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Bakery Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Drilling Supervisor Clinical Coder Gaffer Driller Grip Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Plant Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Business Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Catchment Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Facilities Manager Airport Operations Manager Claims Specialist Scrum Master Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Operations Specialist Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Solutions Architect Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Chief Operating Officer (COO) Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Lobbyist International Development Worker Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Cluster Manager Cost Controller Location Manager Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Film Producer International Project Manager Engagement Manager Financial Regulator Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Policy Specialist Business Process Analyst Project Director Strategy Manager Operations Analyst Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Mining Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Executive Director Palaeontologist Nutrition Scientist Commercial Manager Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Strategic Advisor Meteorologist IT Specialist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Policy Researcher Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Political Consultant Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Athletic Director Program Evaluator Contract Specialist Risk Consultant Development Manager Theatre Manager Clinical Supervisor Early Childhood Center Manager Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Promotions Manager Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Education Coordinator Economics Consultant IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Leadership Coach Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Finance Director Research and Development Manager Food Service Supervisor + 267 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$1,499 - $6,422
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Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Small Business Owner Project Coordinator
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SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality

On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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