Meetings & Events Supervisor

Job Description

The Meetings & Events Supervisor oversees the planning and delivery of conferences, meetings, weddings and other functions at Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill. Requirements typically include hospitality or events experience, strong organisational and communication skills, attention to detail, confidence coordinating teams and suppliers, and the ability to manage several events at once. Experience with event setups, client liaison, function administration and hotel systems is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to provide warm, professional service, understand client needs, supervise event operations, maintain quality and safety standards, assist with upselling, and work flexibly across evenings, weekends and public holidays. A positive attitude, reliable work ethic and ability to remain calm under pressure are essential.

Company Info

Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill is part of Accor, a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and hospitality brands worldwide. Mercure hotels are positioned around locally inspired stays, combining dependable international standards with a sense of place. The Brisbane Spring Hill property serves business and leisure travellers and provides accommodation, food and beverage services, meetings and events facilities, and guest support. Accor promotes career development through training, internal mobility and access to benefits associated with its global network. The company generally looks for team members who are service-minded, collaborative, adaptable and committed to creating memorable guest experiences. In this role, the hotel’s meetings and events operation would connect corporate clients, private organisers and community groups with professionally coordinated functions in central Brisbane.

Destination Guide

Australia offers hospitality and events opportunities in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, the Gold Coast and regional resort areas. Employers commonly seek supervisors, event coordinators, chefs, front-office staff and hotel managers. The culture is generally informal, multicultural and team-oriented, with strong emphasis on workplace safety, punctuality and customer service. Australia offers an outdoor lifestyle, beaches, national parks, sport and diverse food, though housing and transport costs can be high in major cities. Overseas applicants usually need an appropriate visa, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or skilled visa; eligibility depends on nationality, occupation, age and qualifications. Relocating requires a passport, visa approval, tax file number, bank account, accommodation and health insurance arrangements. Brisbane has a warm subtropical climate and good access to Queensland’s coast and attractions.