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Conference and Event Organisers

Conference and Event Organisers organise and coordinate services for conferences, events, functions, banquets and seminars.

Hospitality & tourismANZSCO 1493
$1,634/wkMedian full-time pay
31kPeople employed
+12% ▲Growth to 2035
75%Work full time
38Median age
Source: ABS · JSA, 2025-26ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Labour Force via Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), February 2026; ABS Employee Earnings and Hours May 2025; JSA Employment Projections, May 2025 base. ANZSCO 1493.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What they do

The main tasks of this occupation, from the national occupation standard.

promoting conferences, conventions and trade shows to potential customersresponding to inquiries concerning services provided and costs for room and equipment hire, catering and related servicesmeeting with clients to discuss their needs and outlining package options to meet these needsarranging and coordinating services, such as conference facilities, catering, signage, displays, audiovisual equipment, accommodation, transport and social events, for participantsorganising registration of participantsnegotiating the type and costs of services to be provided within budget
Source: JSA occupation profileTask list from the Jobs and Skills Australia occupation profile for ANZSCO 1493 (ANZSCO task statements).More about our sources: How we check our facts

The outlook

Room for 3,700 more people in conference and event organisers by 2035 ▲

The field grew 0.2% in the year to February 2026, adding about 100 workers. Most of the jobs are in NSW and VIC, with QLD third.

Source: JSA · ABS, 2025-26ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Labour Force via Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), February 2026; ABS Employee Earnings and Hours May 2025; JSA Employment Projections, May 2025 base. ANZSCO 1493.More about our sources: How we check our facts
30.3k2025
32k2030 PROJ.
34k2035 PROJ.

Getting in

There is no single way in. 30% trained through VET, 46% hold a degree.

Both paths are common in this field. These are the nationally recognised courses mapped to this occupation, with the number of registered training providers that offer each one.

Source: JSA · training.gov.auEducation split: JSA (Jobs and Skills Australia) occupation profile, using ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Census data, ANZSCO 1493. Qualification mapping and provider counts: training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, October 2026. Listed providers are current registered training providers (private providers and TAFE institutes).More about our sources: How we check our facts

Nationally recognised training · most offered first

SIT50422Diploma

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.

See 415 providers
SIT60322Advanced Diploma

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.

See 242 providers
SIT50122Diploma

Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management

Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.

See 33 providers
See all 7 mapped courses
SIT50422Diploma of Hospitality Management · 415 providers
SIT60322Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management · 242 providers
SIT50122Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management · 33 providers
SIT50322Diploma of Event Management · 31 providers
SIT30522Certificate III in Events · 20 providers
SIT60122Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management · 16 providers
SIT60222Advanced Diploma of Event Management · 5 providers

Providers are shown in A-Z order on each course page. A listing is not a recommendation.

Jobs open right now

31k Australians do this work. See who is hiring this month.

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Source: ABS · JSA, 2025-26State chart shows people employed, not current job ads. ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Labour Force via Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), February 2026; ABS Employee Earnings and Hours May 2025; JSA Employment Projections, May 2025 base. ANZSCO 1493.More about our sources: How we check our facts

People employed by state, 2025-26

NSW14.1k
VIC8.1k
QLD5.4k
WA2.4k
SA1.7k
ACT0.6k
TAS0.3k
NT0.2k

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