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Venue Manager

A Venue Manager coordinates events at a venue, overseeing details like staffing, catering, and equipment, while ensuring effective communication and problem-solving.

How do I become a venue manager

Get qualified to work as a venue manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Venue Manager generally earns $1,600 per week ($83,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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There has been a strong increase in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 40,300 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Venue Manager. Venue Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re planning a career as a Venue Manager, consider enrolling in an Advanced Diploma of Event Management. This course covers topics including planning, feasibility, risk, budgeting and compliance. You’ll develop the skills to coordinate a range of events, conferences, exhibitions and corporate functions.

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Venue Manager careers

A Venue Manager coordinates bookings and events at a function venue. You might host conferences, exhibitions, performances or corporate functions. Venue Managers organise details such as staffing, catering, electrical equipment or advertising. You might liaise with event planning organisations or industries wishing to hold an event at your venue.

Venue Managers must have strong leadership skills and be able to manage a team of staff. You’ll need to communicate well and speak with clients from a range of backgrounds. It’s important that you are organised and have good time management skills. Venue Managers will need good problem solving skills and should be excellent multitaskers.