AddressEVENTS COORDINATOR
- You have extensive experience and a passion for Corporate Events
- Save money with subsidised furnished staff accommodation
- Enjoy living and working on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef!
Hamilton Island is nestled among the Whitsunday Islands and located at the edge of the world famous Great Barrier Reef. With the largest conference facilities in the region catering for up to 700 delegates, and its idyllic tropical setting, it's the ultimate conference and event destination.
Due to unprecedented demand we now have an opportunity for seeking an experienced and customer service focused Events Coordinator to join our team.
Your Benefits
- Full time permanent position on beautiful Hamilton Island
- Friendly dynamic team, unlimited career potential
- Subsidised accommodation and lots of benefits, $15 pw gym membership
- On your days off go fishing, diving, hiking and exploring our beautiful region
Your Role
Hamilton Island events cater to a whole range of options from Business events for hundreds, with multiple break out areas, Sporting events from outrigging championships and the spectacular Hamilton Island Race week, to marathons and charity runs, and Golf Pro Ams,
Your role as Events coordinator includes:
- Coordinating individually tailored corporate and social events - from 20-400+ pax
- Planning all conference and event arrangements for assigned groups from point of contract to event execution
- Managing up to 16 upcoming groups/events at any one time
- Preparing client itineraries, including securing any related reservations
- Conducting site visits with clients
- Sourcing products, services and suppliers as required
- Meeting client budgets, objectives and expectations
- Maintaining efficient channels of communications between clients, vendors and internal departments
About You
You are a dynamic, focused events professional. Your superpower is juggling multiple tasks at the same time without dropping the balls. You thrive on creating and managing unique bespoke events and love exceeding your client's expectation. You're a born communicator and can naturally build rapport with clients, your team and island managers. You're a cool cat, take everything in your stride and know how to MacGyver a solution to every problem. You take pride in your personal presentation and love hosting business soirees.
You will also:
- Have minimum experience of 2 years working in a similar position, and a strong understanding of Events
- Be exceptionally organised with strong administration skills and the ability to work to deadlines
- Whilst a team player, you are also self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
- You have used Salesforce or a similar Event Management System in a current or previous role
- Have hospitality experience which has given you a sound knowledge of Food and Beverage operations
- Have an Open Driver Licence and a Queensland valid RSA
About Us
Part of the Whitsundays and in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is one of Australia's most spectacular and sought-after holiday destinations. Surrounded by pristine white beaches, and a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life, the island boasts 4 resort options, over 20 different culinary options, a championship golf course, a luxury Yacht Club and of course the award winning qualia resort.
Click 'Apply' to be taken to our Hamilton Island Careers page www.hamiltonisland.com.au/careers
Hamilton Island is much more than a great place to work - it's an amazing career opportunity.
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