Events Manager

Job Description

The Events Manager plans, coordinates and delivers conferences, weddings, meetings and other functions, ensuring excellent guest experiences and commercial results. Requirements typically include hospitality or event-management experience, strong organisational and communication skills, budget and supplier-management ability, and confidence handling multiple deadlines. The successful candidate is expected to build client relationships, prepare proposals and contracts, coordinate with operations teams, monitor event budgets, resolve issues professionally and support sales targets. Flexibility is important, as the role may involve evenings, weekends, public holidays and high-pressure event periods. Knowledge of hotel systems and strong attention to detail are valuable.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is an international luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and recognised for its hotels, resorts and serviced residences across major cities and leisure destinations. Its properties are known for personalised service, comfortable accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and professionally managed meetings and events. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, cultural awareness, service consistency and long-term relationships with guests and corporate clients. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to collaborate across hotel departments and, depending on the property, pursue international career development. Exact benefits, operating arrangements and local opportunities vary by hotel and country. In Australia, salary, property availability and employment conditions should be confirmed directly with the recruiting organisation, as the linked vacancy may relate to a specific local operation or regional business.

Destination Guide

Australia is a large island continent with opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, events, retail, healthcare, construction and technology. Major hospitality markets include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns and the Gold Coast, while Tasmania and other coastal destinations offer seasonal resort work. Australian workplace culture is generally informal, punctual and safety-conscious, with direct communication and an emphasis on teamwork, inclusion and work-life balance. Lifestyle benefits include beaches, outdoor activities, diverse food and multicultural communities, although housing and transport can be expensive in major cities. Visa options may include employer-sponsored skilled visas, temporary skill pathways, working-holiday visas and student visas with work rights. Requirements depend on nationality, occupation and sponsorship. Relocating candidates should budget for flights, accommodation, health insurance, tax, police checks and skills or English assessments where applicable.