Event Operations Coordinator
Applications close Monday 9 November 2026
About the role
M87 is looking for an organised and hands-on Event Operations Coordinator to help plan and deliver our mid to large-scale shows and festival events.
Working closely with our Directors, you'll be responsible for coordinating the operational side of our events, from initial planning through to bump-out. This includes working with venues, suppliers and contractors, preparing event documentation and helping manage on-site operations.
We're looking for someone who knows their way around live events, enjoys bringing all the moving parts together and is comfortable solving problems when things get busy on site.
Where you'll be spending your time
- Preparing event run sheets, production schedules, site plans and bump-in and bump-out schedules
- Working with venues to coordinate site access, power, amenities, layouts and other operational requirements
- Liaising with suppliers and contractors, including security, medical, production, infrastructure, amenities and signage
- Checking council approvals, permits and other event requirements, and coordinating applications and documentation where needed
- Preparing crew briefings, supplier information packs and operational communications
- Setting up and helping manage event operations areas, including the ops room and event communications
- Acting as an on-site operations contact during event delivery, from bump-in through to bump-out
- Coordinating post-event supplier follow-ups, operational debriefs and documentation of any issues or improvements
About you
- Hands-on experience in event operations, production coordination or site management, ideally within electronic music events, warehouse shows or festivals
- Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented
- Confident communicating with venues, suppliers, contractors and event crews
- Comfortable preparing event documentation and coordinating multiple operational requirements
- Calm under pressure and confident solving problems as they arise
- Available to work evenings, late nights and weekends during event delivery
- A current driver's licence
- A genuine love for electronic music and live events
Experience working with event run sheets, site plans and risk management documentation is highly regarded.
The details
- Ongoing independent contractor engagement (ABN required)
- Paid hourly, including event days, with a rate agreed based on experience
- Flexible hours, typically 2–3 days per week in the lead-up to events, plus event days
- Based out of our Collingwood office and on-site at events, with some flexibility for remote administrative work
About us
M87 Entertainment is an independent electronic music events and touring company born in Naarm/Melbourne. Since 2023, we've been creating unique experiences and supporting emerging and established talent across Australia, with a focus on considered curation and quality for both artists and fans.
How to apply
We'd love to hear from you! Send us a little about yourself, your relevant experience and any events or projects you've helped bring to life.
Email your CV and a short introduction to hello@m87.au with "Event Operations Coordinator" in the subject line.
Applications close Monday 9 November 2026.