The Banquet Manager oversees conferences, weddings, meetings and other functions, ensuring smooth service from planning through completion. Requirements typically include previous experience in banqueting, events or hotel food and beverage operations, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to lead a team. Experience with function planning, staffing, budgets, guest service and health and safety procedures is highly valued. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate closely with kitchen, front office and sales teams, maintain service standards, manage event setup and breakdown, handle guest requests professionally, and work flexibly across weekends, evenings and public holidays. Knowledge of Australian hospitality practices and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment are important.
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and lifestyle properties across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Novotel, ibis, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel and Fairmont. Accor focuses on welcoming guests, reliable service, responsible tourism and career development for its employees. Novotel Darwin Airport is part of the Darwin Airport Resort precinct and serves business travellers, families, event guests and visitors exploring Australia's Northern Territory. The property benefits from its proximity to Darwin International Airport and provides accommodation, dining, conference and leisure facilities. Working for Accor generally offers exposure to international hotel standards, structured training, employee benefits and opportunities to progress within a global network. The role also involves contributing to a diverse, multicultural team and delivering consistent experiences across meetings, celebrations and corporate events.
Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events and tourism, particularly in Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and regional destinations. Darwin has a relaxed, multicultural atmosphere, tropical weather, outdoor markets and strong links to Aboriginal and Northern Australian culture. The lifestyle is generally outdoors-focused, with beaches, national parks, fishing and a distinct wet and dry season. Living costs vary, with major cities usually more expensive than Darwin, while hospitality wages can be competitive. International applicants normally need an appropriate visa, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or skilled visa; eligibility depends on nationality, age, qualifications and occupation. Applicants should confirm requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocating involves arranging accommodation, tax and bank details, health insurance where required, and transport, as Darwin is less densely connected than Australia's southern cities.
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