The Conference and Events Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering conferences, meetings, weddings and corporate events at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour. Requirements typically include several years of hotel events or banqueting experience, strong knowledge of event operations, excellent organisation, budgeting and communication skills, and confidence using event or hotel systems. The successful candidate is expected to manage client relationships, prepare proposals and contracts, coordinate operational departments, oversee event delivery, resolve issues professionally and achieve revenue and guest-satisfaction targets. Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve evenings, weekends and public holidays. A polished presentation, commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure are important.
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is a luxury hotel operated under the Sofitel brand, part of Accor, one of the world's leading hospitality groups. Located beside Sydney's International Convention Centre and Darling Harbour, the hotel is positioned for business events, conferences, leisure stays and upscale dining. Sofitel combines French-inspired elegance with local Australian character, offering luxury accommodation, restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, event spaces and views across the harbour. Accor operates a broad portfolio of hotel, resort and lifestyle brands in more than 100 countries, providing career opportunities across accommodation, food and beverage, events, sales and corporate functions. Employees can benefit from international mobility, training and Accor's staff benefits programmes, subject to local eligibility and hotel policies.
Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, events, restaurants, resorts and hotel management, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and regional tourist destinations. Workplace culture is generally practical, friendly and relatively informal, while professionalism, punctuality, safety and respectful communication are expected. Sydney provides excellent dining, beaches, cultural events and public transport, but housing and living costs are high. Australia has a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, with sport, coastal activities and multicultural communities being central to daily life. Overseas applicants need the correct visa: possibilities may include employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas, working holiday visas or student visas with work rights. Conditions vary by nationality, occupation and sponsorship approval. Before relocating, candidates should verify visa rules, salary after tax, accommodation costs, health insurance, transport and employment rights through the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Sydney's rental market is competitive, so temporary accommodation and financial planning are advisable.
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