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Director Of Event Planning
Role summary
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The Director of Event Planning leads the planning and delivery of conferences, weddings, corporate functions and special events at Pier One Sydney Harbour. The role typically requires strong hotel or events experience, proven leadership skills, excellent knowledge of event operations, budgeting and guest service, and confidence working with clients, suppliers and internal departments. Candidates are expected to manage multiple events, develop detailed event plans, oversee set-up and execution, resolve issues professionally, and maintain high standards for service, safety and profitability. Strong communication, negotiation, organisation and problem-solving skills are essential, along with flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays when required.
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 Pier One Sydney Harbour Autograph Collection
Pier One Sydney Harbour, part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, is a distinctive waterfront hotel located beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge in The Rocks. The property combines heritage architecture with contemporary hospitality and offers accommodation, restaurants, bars, conference facilities and event spaces overlooking Sydney Harbour. As an Autograph Collection hotel, it focuses on an individual identity and memorable, locally connected guest experiences rather than a standardised design. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, operating a broad portfolio of brands across luxury, premium and select-service segments. Employees benefit from an international hospitality environment, professional development opportunities and access to Marriott’s global network and associate benefits, subject to local employment conditions.