Description:
This is not just a conference – it’s a SHOW!
The First Aid Show is back for our second year as Australias first and only conference and exhibition for first aiders. Hosted by Rob Mills, featuring a live band on stage, and bringing together the biggest names in first aid, healthcare, and emergency response, The First Aid Show is where education meets entertainment.
We’re looking for an Events & Partnerships Manager to take our one-day conference & expo at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (May 2025) to the next level—and for the right person, help expand into three states in 2026!
Your Role
- Event Management: Manage all aspects of the First Aid Show to grow it into a a major industry event that blends education, entertainment, and innovation.
- Speaker & Schedule Coordination: Manage keynote speakers, masterclasses, and event programming.
- Partnerships & Sponsorships: Secure and grow event sponsors, exhibitors, and industry partnerships.
- Affiliate Ticketing: Develop and implement an affiliate ticket-selling program via corporate & training company resellers.
- Team Leadership: Manage a full-time telemarketing/sales remote worker driving event registrations and sponsorships.
- Launch our Monthly Events : Kickstart our monthly ‘Skills Lab’ series—aiming for 50-100 attendees per session.
What You Bring
✔ 5+ years in event management, sponsorships, and/or partnerships (health industry experience is a bonus).
✔ A business development mindset —you know how to communicate effectively to secure sponsors, sell partnerships, and boost ticket sales.
✔ Superior event execution skills —from planning to on-the-day logistics.
✔ Marketing & strategic input —help shape the direction of the First Aid Show & Skills Lab events.
✔ Leadership & coordination —overseeing event staff, partners, and contractors.
What We Offer
Flexibility: Work 2 days per week (or spread across more days) from a Williamstown office, remotely, or both.
Duration: An initial 3-6 month contract, with the possibility of ongoing
Growth Potential: Opportunity to extend your contract and expand this event across multiple states.
Success in This Role Means:
Hitting attendance, sponsorship, and affiliate ticket targets set by our advisory committee.
Delivering an unforgettable, industry-leading event.
Building strong partnerships that elevate the First Aid Show.
Ready to be part of something BIG ?
Apply now and help us make The First Aid Show the most exciting, must-attend event in the industry!