The Business Development Manager – MICE is responsible for growing meetings, incentives, conferences and events business for Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort. The role involves identifying and converting new accounts, building relationships with corporate clients, event planners and agencies, preparing proposals, conducting resort presentations and supporting revenue targets. Candidates are expected to have experience in hotel sales, MICE, events or business development, along with strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills. A confident, commercially focused approach, knowledge of the Australian market and the ability to manage a sales pipeline are important. The successful candidate should be comfortable travelling for client meetings, attending industry events and working collaboratively with hotel operations and revenue teams.
Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites is an Australian-founded accommodation brand operated by Minor Hotels, a global hospitality company with properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Australia. Oaks provides serviced apartments, resorts and hotel accommodation for leisure and business travellers. Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort is located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, surrounded by vineyards and known for its golf facilities, conference spaces, villas and leisure amenities. The resort serves weddings, corporate groups, meetings and incentive travellers, making MICE sales an important part of its commercial strategy. Employees generally work in a professional, guest-focused environment with opportunities to collaborate across sales, events, reservations and hotel operations. The role may also provide exposure to regional tourism, corporate partnerships and large-scale event planning within one of Australia’s leading resort destinations.
Australia is a large country rather than an island destination in the usual resort sense, and job opportunities are strongest in hospitality, tourism, healthcare, construction, technology, agriculture and professional services. Hospitality work is widely available in hotels, resorts, restaurants and events, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Queensland tourism areas and regional destinations such as the Hunter Valley. Australian workplace culture is generally informal, direct, multicultural and focused on safety, reliability and work-life balance. Lifestyle options range from vibrant cities and beaches to wineries, national parks and outdoor activities. Visa requirements depend on nationality, age, occupation and employer sponsorship; common pathways include Working Holiday, temporary skilled and employer-sponsored visas. Before relocating, check official Department of Home Affairs rules, confirm work rights, budget for accommodation and transport, and arrange health insurance. Regional employment may offer a quieter lifestyle and lower costs than major cities.
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