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Director of Sales & Marketing
Role summary
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The Director of Sales & Marketing leads the hotel’s commercial strategy, combining sales leadership, marketing, revenue growth and market positioning. Requirements typically include several years of senior hotel sales or commercial experience, strong knowledge of the Sydney accommodation and events market, proven results in business development, budgeting and forecasting, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate is expected to build relationships with corporate clients, conference organisers, travel partners and local stakeholders; lead and develop the commercial team; implement effective sales and marketing plans; monitor competitors and market trends; and work closely with revenue, operations and senior management to achieve occupancy, rate and revenue targets.
Can I work in Australia?
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How it works
How it works: Only Core Skills list jobs (chef, cook, hotel manager) can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423 a year or more; waiters and room attendants are not on the list.
Watch for: The Far North Queensland (Cairns) regional agreement lists waiter, bar and housekeeping supervisors and night auditors, with a pay floor 10% lower.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List for the Skills in Demand visa (Migration (Specification of Occupations, Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2024, LIN 24/089, compilation of 7 November 2025). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary |
|---|---|
| Meals | Island resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Service charge | None; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Novotel Sydney Olympic Park
Novotel Sydney Olympic Park is part of Accor, a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and lifestyle properties across numerous countries. Located within Sydney Olympic Park, the hotel serves corporate travellers, leisure guests, sports and concert audiences, and conference and event visitors. Its location near major venues, transport links and large event spaces creates a strong focus on group business, meetings, events and destination marketing. Novotel is Accor’s midscale brand, generally recognised for practical accommodation, contemporary facilities, family-friendly services and dependable guest experiences. As an Accor property, the hotel benefits from global distribution, loyalty-programme support, training resources and established commercial systems, while local leadership remains responsible for responding to Sydney’s competitive market and the demands of Olympic Park events.