Events Manager

Job Description

The Events Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering conferences, weddings, meetings and other functions, while ensuring strong client relationships and commercial results. Candidates should have proven experience in hotel events, conference services or hospitality sales, with excellent organisation, communication and negotiation skills. The role requires confidence managing budgets, contracts, suppliers and event teams, often across multiple functions and deadlines. A professional presentation, attention to detail, knowledge of event technology and the ability to remain calm under pressure are expected. Experience with luxury hotels, catering operations and event-management systems is highly desirable. The successful candidate should be commercially aware, guest-focused and flexible about working evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is an international luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and Australia. The brand is recognised for personalised service, comfortable facilities and a strong emphasis on genuine Asian hospitality. Shangri-La properties commonly provide accommodation, restaurants, bars, wellness facilities, meeting spaces and large-scale event services. In Australia, the group is particularly associated with Shangri-La Sydney, which overlooks Sydney Harbour and serves leisure travellers, corporate guests and event clients. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment where service quality, teamwork, presentation and attention to detail are highly valued. Career opportunities span hotel operations, food and beverage, events, sales, finance, engineering and guest services, with training and internal progression available in many departments.

Destination Guide

Australia is a large island continent offering varied hospitality opportunities in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, Cairns and regional resort areas. Events, hotels, restaurants, tourism and conference venues regularly recruit experienced managers, although competition can be strong in major cities. Australian workplace culture is generally direct, inclusive and practical, with an emphasis on punctuality, safety, teamwork and work-life balance. Lifestyle options range from vibrant city living and beaches to outdoor activities, national parks and relaxed coastal communities. Most overseas applicants need a visa with work rights, such as an employer-sponsored visa, skilled visa or Working Holiday visa where eligible. Check age, occupation, English-language and sponsorship requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocation costs, rental prices and healthcare arrangements should be planned carefully, particularly in Sydney.