Marketing Coordinator

Job Description

The Marketing Coordinator supports the resort’s marketing, communications and promotional activities across digital channels, social media, content, campaigns and local partnerships. The role typically requires strong written and verbal communication, excellent organisation, attention to detail and confidence using social media, email marketing and Microsoft Office. Experience in hospitality, tourism, marketing or communications is desirable, along with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines. The successful candidate is expected to represent the resort professionally, work collaboratively with hotel departments and external suppliers, maintain brand standards and help promote guest experiences and resort events. Creativity, initiative, commercial awareness and a genuine interest in travel and luxury hospitality would be valued.

Company Info

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas is a luxury beachfront resort in Far North Queensland, operated under Marriott International’s Sheraton brand. Set between the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef, the resort offers accommodation, restaurants, bars, swimming pools, event facilities and access to some of Australia’s most distinctive natural attractions. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotel brands and properties across more than 130 countries and territories. Sheraton hotels focus on welcoming service, comfortable stays, business and leisure travel, and creating spaces where guests can connect. At Port Douglas, employees work in a highly tourism-focused environment serving domestic and international visitors, weddings, conferences and holidaymakers exploring the reef and Daintree Rainforest.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities in tourism, hotels, resorts, restaurants, events and marketing, particularly in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. Port Douglas has a relaxed, outdoors-oriented culture shaped by reef tourism, hospitality and seasonal travel. Lifestyle highlights include beaches, warm weather, diving, rainforest trips and a friendly regional community, although housing and transport can be costly or limited during peak seasons. Common visa pathways include the Working Holiday visa for eligible young travellers, employer-sponsored visas for qualifying roles, and skilled or graduate visas depending on occupation and circumstances. Marketing positions may require relevant qualifications and experience, and sponsorship is not guaranteed. Before relocating, applicants should confirm visa eligibility, salary, accommodation, tax, healthcare and transport arrangements. Port Douglas is several hours from Cairns, so access to an international airport, rental housing and a vehicle should be considered.