Event Manager (Business Travel)

Location: Sydney, Australia; office-based roles require working from the office four days a week

Company

hirify.global is an AI-powered business travel and expense management platform supporting frequent travellers and finance teams.

What you will do

• Deliver events end to end, from the initial brief through venue sourcing, accommodation, meeting spaces, catering, audiovisual requirements, on-site execution, and post-event reconciliation.
• Manage suppliers and contracts through competitive RFPs, rate negotiations, concessions, and preferred partner programmes.
• Coordinate delegate registration, attendee communications, rooming lists, travel arrangements, and event technology platforms.
• Create group and individual reservations, maintain accurate records, and provide personalised support for flight, hotel, car, and rail bookings.
• Manage event budgets, profitability, invoicing, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Build client relationships, understand programme objectives, troubleshoot traveller issues, and support Team Leads and Managers.

Requirements

• At least five years of event planning experience.
• Excellent knowledge of published, net, group, and NDC fares, plus five or more years of GDS experience preferred.
• Experience with event and delegate management software, particularly Cvent.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication, customer service, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the technical ability to learn new systems.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional shifts, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends, with an interest in travel and basic world geography knowledge.

Nice to have

• Experience adapting and thriving in a hyper-growth environment.
• Established relationships with key clients, Account Managers, or Account Executives.

Culture & Benefits

• High-performance environment focused on autonomy, excellence, and collaboration.
• Country-tailored healthcare, insurance, wellness, and mental health resources.
• Retirement savings programmes and opportunities to participate in equity plans.
• Flexible time off, country-specific holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Connectivity and commuting support, plus travel-related perks.
• In-person collaboration supported through global offices and office-based team activities.