Conference Coordinator Courses
Conference Coordinators organise events, managing venues, registrations, and budgets, requiring strong communication and multitasking skills.
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How do I become a Conference Coordinator
Get qualified to work as a Conference Coordinator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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From $89,328
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Blended, On Campus, Online
The Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Event Management) combines foundational business principles with specialised instruction in areas such as event leveraging strategy, experience design, and hospitality management. Offering a comprehensive understanding of destination management, this course equips students with a well-rounded skill set tailored for the visitor economy. Graduates will possess the expertise and practical knowledge necessary for immediate career opportunities in tourism, event management...
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From $89,328
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Blended, On Campus, Online
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SIT30516
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Blended, On Campus
Do you love the energy and excitement of special events like concerts, conferences, and sports matches? A Certificate III in Events SIT30516 is your entry-level essential to working with event and exhibition management companies. The course will introduce you to the events industry and will teach you how to plan in-house events and functions; process and monitor event registrations using a computerised reservation system; and work with a diverse team of colleagues. Enquire now for a full list of units an...
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SIT30612
The Certificate III in Events (SIT30612) is for anyone wanting to work for professional event management companies, or with exhibition and conference organisers. This qualification will teach you the fundamentals of working in the events industry in Australia, and delivers a range of problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. Essential when working as part of an events team. Enquire now for the course guidelines and the next enrolment intake.
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SITXFIN007
The SITXFIN007 Process Financial Transactions covers the skills and knowledge required to accept and process payments for products and services, and to reconcile takings at the end of the day. It applies to all tourism, travel, hospitality, and event sectors, primarily targeting frontline sales and operations personnel working with some independence and limited supervision, as well as those working under close supervision.
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How much does a Conference Coordinator earn?
In Australia, a full time Conference Coordinator generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 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.
What are the job opportunities for a Conference Coordinator?
The number of people working in this industry has increased strongly over the last five years. There are currently 40,300 people working in this area in Australia and many of them specialise as a Conference Coordinator. Conference Coordinators may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Conference Coordinator?
A Certificate III in Hospitality is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Conference Coordinator. You’ll learn to work as part of an event planning team and cover a range of topics such as processing computerised registrations. A Certificate II or III in Tourism may also be appropriate.
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A Conference Coordinator organises conference events for a range of industries. You might organise work conferences, conferences for special interest groups or conferences for government departments. Conference Coordinators arrange details such as venues, registrations, guest speakers and accommodation. You’ll liaise with suppliers and manage staff and budgets.
Conference Coordinators must be organised and able to work to a deadline. You’ll need good communication skills and will have to liaise with a range of stakeholders. Conference Coordinators should have strong problem solving abilities and must be excellent multitaskers. It’s important that you can work as part of a team and handle various administrative tasks.
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