Events Manager

Job Description

The Events Manager is responsible for planning, selling and delivering conferences, weddings, meetings and special events from initial enquiry through to completion. Requirements typically include several years of hotel or event-management experience, strong organisational and communication skills, commercial awareness, and confidence managing budgets, suppliers and operational teams. Experience with hotel sales systems and knowledge of the Australian hospitality market are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to build strong client relationships, convert business, coordinate effectively with food and beverage and operations departments, maintain high service standards, manage multiple deadlines and support revenue targets. A flexible, professional approach and availability for evenings, weekends and busy seasonal periods are normally required.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is an international luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America. The company is recognised for personalised service, comfortable accommodation, extensive food and beverage operations, and professional meeting and event facilities. In Australia, Shangri-La properties serve leisure travellers, corporate guests, weddings and conferences, combining local destination experiences with the group’s Asian-inspired service culture. Employees generally work in a structured hotel environment with opportunities to collaborate across departments and develop careers in hospitality. The organisation places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, service consistency and commercial performance. Exact duties, benefits and reporting arrangements for an Events Manager depend on the individual Australian property and its event calendar.

Destination Guide

Australia is a large island continent with varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, events, healthcare, construction, technology and agriculture. Major hospitality markets include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Cairns and the Gold Coast, while regional and resort areas may offer staff accommodation or seasonal work. Australian culture is generally informal, multicultural and outdoors-oriented, with a strong focus on work-life balance, workplace safety and customer service. Lifestyle costs can be high, especially rent in major cities, so relocation planning and savings are important. Most overseas workers need a visa, such as a sponsored Skills in Demand visa, Working Holiday visa or employer-supported temporary pathway; eligibility depends on nationality, age, occupation and experience. Check current requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Applicants should confirm salary, superannuation, accommodation, relocation support and work rights before accepting an offer.