Senior Event Manager

About Us

Wats On Events is a leader in premium event and bar operations, delivering seamless activations, venues, and major events for some of Australia’s most renowned brands. Part of the Winarch Group, we bring passion, precision, and creativity to every project, working nationally to connect people and places through unforgettable experiences

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Event Manager to lead the planning and delivery of major, multi-bar events — from large-scale music festivals to national government celebrations and high-profile outdoor activations.

This is a hands-on operational leadership role where success is defined by your ability to design, coordinate, and deliver multi-bar environments at scale — ensuring seamless service, compliance, and customer experience across multiple bar sites.

You’ll take ownership of the full event lifecycle: from early planning and supplier coordination through to onsite execution, pack-down, and post-event reporti

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of major outdoor and festival events, with a focus on multi-bar operations and high-volume service environments
• Oversee all event logistics, site planning, bar layouts, staffing, and operations.
• Manage procurement, supplier negotiations, and delivery schedules to meet strict timelines.
• Develop and implement alcohol management plans; prepare and manage liquor licensing applications.
• Leading a Team of Hospitality professionals, managing staff training, rostering, timesheets and development
• Lead onsite delivery, including bump-in/out, bar infrastructure setup, and WHS compliance.
• Manage event budgets, P&L, and post-event reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, suppliers, and staff

About You

You are a proactive and organised professional who thrives in high-pressure environments and has a track record of delivering complex events.

You will bring:

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a Senior Event Manager (or similar) in large-scale or festival/venue settings
• Strong operational and logistics management skills — this role requires executional excellence, not just planning
• Strong understand of Food and beverage Operations
• Proven ability to manage multiple venues, teams, and service areas simultaneously.
• Leadership skills with experience managing diverse onsite crews and casual event staff.
• Deep knowledge of liquor licensing, compliance, and WHS requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Relevant qualifications in Event Management are desirable, but hands-on experience is most highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead some of Australia’s most prestigious events.
• A dynamic, supportive, and passionate team culture.
• Work with globally recognised brands and agencies.
• Career growth within the Winarch Group, a leader in event delivery and asset management

If you’re an energetic, detail-oriented event professional who loves creating exceptional experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and passion for events.