The Events Manager plans, coordinates and delivers conferences, weddings, banquets and other events, ensuring excellent guest experiences and commercial results. Requirements typically include several years of events, hotel or hospitality experience, strong organisation, budgeting and negotiation skills, and confidence managing clients, suppliers and operational teams. Candidates are expected to handle multiple events, prepare proposals and event orders, monitor budgets, coordinate with food and beverage and banquet departments, resolve issues calmly, and maintain Shangri-La service standards. Strong communication, attention to detail, leadership, sales awareness and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays are important.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. The company is known for personalised service, premium accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and large-scale meetings and events. Shangri-La properties typically place strong emphasis on guest care, cultural awareness, teamwork and professional development. In Australia, the group has operated luxury hotel properties serving business travellers, leisure guests, weddings and corporate events. An Events Manager would work closely with sales, banquets, food and beverage, front office and hotel leadership teams to deliver smooth, high-quality functions while supporting revenue and long-term client relationships.
Australia is a large island country with opportunities in hotels, resorts, tourism, events, restaurants and conference venues, especially in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns and coastal resort areas. The culture is generally informal, multicultural and outdoors-oriented, with a strong focus on work-life balance, punctuality, safety and friendly communication. Lifestyle costs vary considerably; major cities offer excellent transport, beaches, dining and entertainment but can be expensive, while regional destinations may provide a slower pace and hospitality-focused work. Overseas applicants normally need a valid work visa, such as an employer-sponsored visa, Skilled visa or Working Holiday visa where eligible. Applicants should check current Department of Home Affairs rules, occupation requirements, health insurance, tax, accommodation and relocation costs before accepting an offer.
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