7 Conference Planning jobs in Australia

**We Put the World on Vacation**
Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.
+ **Live the Alpine Lifestyle close to Mt Buller**
+ **Endless growth opportunities in Australia's largest hotel group**
+ **Flexible, fun and rewarding work environment with employee benefits**
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**Go where opportunity is always on**
The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort is proud to be regarded as the premier conference and events facility in the Victorian High Country. The resort caters for up to 250 pax banquet style and has a variety of indoor and outdoor function venues. The grand ballroom has a wrap around balcony with sweeping views over the High Country and Mt Buller.
An exciting opportunity has become available for an Events & Sales Coordinator to join our dedicated team. Reporting directly to the General Manager, we are seeking a motivated, confident and passionate individual with exceptional customer service skills to drive and deliver business into the hotel. This is a varied and hands on role where you will be the key point of contact for your clients from initial contact right through to their departure after the event.
**Key Responsibilities include:**
+ Coordinate all aspects of events including rooming lists, menu selections, and event logistics, ensuring seamless planning and assisting with execution in collaboration with operational departments.
+ Maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction, repeat business, and successful event outcomes.
+ Prepare accurate and timely contracts, correspondence, and reports, ensuring clarity and professionalism in all client and team communications.
+ Work closely with departments such as Food & Beverage, Front Office, and Kitchen to ensure accurate handovers, menu planning, and event details are clearly communicated.
+ Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, payments, and data entry in systems such as PurchasePlus, in line with company policy and budget expectations.
+ Compile weekly and monthly sales/activity reports and track market trends to support strategic decision-making and pricing.
+ Meet and greet clients, including PCOs and VIPs, during site inspections and event execution-some weekend work required.
+ Assist the business to meet occupancy and revenue targets.
+ Comply with health and safety protocols and consistently display company values such as integrity, hospitality, innovation, and leadership.
+ Support management and colleagues with a hands-on approach, attend key meetings (e.g., BEO, sales), and contribute to a collaborative and positive team environment.
**Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required:**
+ Displays exceptional customer service
+ Previous experience in a similar role.
+ Attention to detail.
+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
+ Proven ability to negotiate.
+ Previous experience in Microsoft Office Applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
+ Previous experience with Event Management Software
+ Proven ability to recognise and solve problems in the workplace
+ Ability to multi task and work in a fast paced work environment
+ RSA certification
In return for your commitment, you will have the opportunity work amongst excellent working conditions within a supportive and fun team. We provide fantastic career development opportunities and accommodation discounts within the world's leading hotel operator - Accor.
The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort is nestled in the Victorian High Country, half an hour from the famous Mt Buller ski fields. Surrounded by rivers, lakes, wineries and mountains, an ideal all season holiday destination.
**Where Memories Start with You**
Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you'll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what's next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.

**Description**
+ We're a 'Family Friendly' certified workplace - we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.
Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here Work That Matters**
Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.
**Your New Role and Responsibilities**
Join us on the Centralised Processing (CP) program within the Department of Defence and grow your career in a meaningful way. CP is a key ICT initiative designed to deliver IaaS, PaaS and SaaS solutions, supporting Australia's largest private cloud network.
As an Event and Incident Coordinator, you'll work within our Incident Management team to help ensure that high-priority incidents are resolved within agreed service levels (SLAs). This includes proactively managing incoming alerts and events to keep systems running smoothly.
We're looking for individuals who are eager to take the next step in their IT careers, with strong attention to detail and a passion for customer service. Whether you're currently a Service Desk Analyst, Security Officer, or someone ready for a new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
At Leidos Australia, people join us for many reasons: the interesting projects, the supportive and inclusive culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact. What connects us is our shared commitment to helping safeguard and support Australia. We're proud of our mission to make the world safer, healthier and more efficient and every team member plays a valued part in achieving that mission.
**What You'll Do**
Our team works to provide a consistent, enterprise-wide capability to monitor, respond to, and report on the health of critical systems and infrastructure in real time.
**Your key responsibilities will include:**
+ Proactively monitoring events and responding in line with treatment plans to reduce high-priority incidents
+ Keeping accurate, high-quality records and ensuring smooth handovers between shifts
+ Collaborating with the team to deliver consistent, first-level support for Incident Management activities
+ Managing and reporting on job queues involving multiple service providers, and supporting the Major Incident Team after hours
+ Contributing to continuous improvement by helping review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
**About You**
+ Experience in an IT service desk or similar technical support environment
+ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a professional setting
+ Strong customer service approach, with the ability to empathise, resolve issues, and manage competing priorities
+ Proven ability to maintain clear communication and build positive relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders
+ ITIL v4 Foundation certification (or higher) is desirable
+ Willingness and ability to work a rotating 24/7 shift roster;
_This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a NV-1 level security clearance and be willing to upgrade to NV-2._
**Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose**
_Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase - Chief Executive, Leidos Australia._
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network,Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.
**Next Steps**
+ To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
+ Recruitment process - virtual / face to face interview & background checks.
+ Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
+ We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
**Original Posting:**
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00159562
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

**Description**
+ We're a 'Family Friendly' certified workplace - we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.
Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here Work That Matters**
Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.
**Your New Role and Responsibilities**
Join us on the Centralised Processing (CP) program within the Department of Defence and grow your career in a meaningful way. CP is a key ICT initiative designed to deliver IaaS, PaaS and SaaS solutions, supporting Australia's largest private cloud network.
As an Event and Incident Coordinator, you'll work within our Incident Management team to help ensure that high-priority incidents are resolved within agreed service levels (SLAs). This includes proactively managing incoming alerts and events to keep systems running smoothly.
We're looking for individuals who are eager to take the next step in their IT careers, with strong attention to detail and a passion for customer service. Whether you're currently a Service Desk Analyst, Security Officer, or someone ready for a new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
At Leidos Australia, people join us for many reasons: the interesting projects, the supportive and inclusive culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact. What connects us is our shared commitment to helping safeguard and support Australia. We're proud of our mission to make the world safer, healthier and more efficient and every team member plays a valued part in achieving that mission.
**What You'll Do**
Our team works to provide a consistent, enterprise-wide capability to monitor, respond to, and report on the health of critical systems and infrastructure in real time.
**Your key responsibilities will include:**
+ Proactively monitoring events and responding in line with treatment plans to reduce high-priority incidents
+ Keeping accurate, high-quality records and ensuring smooth handovers between shifts
+ Collaborating with the team to deliver consistent, first-level support for Incident Management activities
+ Managing and reporting on job queues involving multiple service providers, and supporting the Major Incident Team after hours
+ Contributing to continuous improvement by helping review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
**About You**
+ Experience in an IT service desk or similar technical support environment
+ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a professional setting
+ Strong customer service approach, with the ability to empathise, resolve issues, and manage competing priorities
+ Proven ability to maintain clear communication and build positive relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders
+ ITIL v4 Foundation certification (or higher) is desirable
+ Willingness and ability to work a rotating 24/7 shift roster;
_This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a NV-1 level security clearance and be willing to upgrade to NV-2._
**Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose**
_Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase - Chief Executive, Leidos Australia._
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network,Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.
**Next Steps**
+ To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
+ Recruitment process - virtual / face to face interview & background checks.
+ Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
+ We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
**Original Posting:**
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00159562-OTHLOC-PL-2D0397
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

At EVT we believe in changing the game. Why? Because no one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place. 
 
As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. 

About the Role 

The Marketing Coordinator- Entertainment develops and executes our marketing offerings within the Entertainment Division with a view to customer acquisition and increasing market share. You will be responsible for identifying ways to engage new networks and channels to reach our target audiences. You will also be responsible for tracking and measuring all our initiatives to assist leaders with making decisions regarding return on investment.

Key Responsibilities

Website Content Management

• Creation and management of Promotions, Events & Festivals, Experiences and Competition pages.
• Assist with weekly website check and update to homepage and cinema banners

• Ad hoc movie maintenance tasks including updating posters, adding trailers as required to match eDM content.

Design Management

• Create and log design briefs for promotional assets (film, sales, F&B & ad hoc) ensuring all 3rd party mandatories are included and approved.

Film Promotion

• Brief EVENT TV and supply trailer files to EDGE. Review trailer reel to ensure it is appropriate and correct and distributed accordingly
• Develop, plan and execute both internal and external communications strategies to support Customer Channels Manager

• Develop and manage other national marketing projects as required

General

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the AU/NZ marketing team to maximise leverage opportunities
• Assist with the pre-show house ads schedule
• Manage accounts and invoicing process for the Marketing Team
• Develop and maintain a strong pool of contacts in fields such as film distribution and third party promotional partners nationally
• Assist in developing a results driven culture across the organisation
• Complete work in a professional and timely fashion with limited supervision

• Provide support to Social and Loyalty Marketing Team as needed

Skills & Experience 

• Proven track record in creative asset management from briefing to execution
• High level copy writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute campaigns
• Demonstrated highly effective communication, relationship building and maintenance skills
• Advanced time management and prioritisation skills
• Computer literacy at an advanced level in all Microsoft applications including social media and digital.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing (or equivalent).

Benefits & Perks   

• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
• 50% off stays at EVT hotels - Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
• Australia and NZ's largest and most diverse experiences company.
  
  

Join EVT to become an experience creator, possibility maker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

**Description:**
**About Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields**
Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields is Australia's first Hyatt Place hotel, perfectly positioned in the heart of Essendon Fields' retail and commercial precinct. Located steps from Essendon Fields Airport, 6 minutes from Melbourne Airport and 20 minutes from Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD), our hotel combines style, innovation and 24/7 conveniences to create an easy to navigate experience for today's multi-tasking traveler.
Home to one of Melbourne's Largest Event Centre's licensed to accommodate 1500 patrons including 7 flexible event spaces hosting a range of different events including Corporate, Social, Weddings, Expos and more.
**About the Role**
Our Event Planning Manager by providing administrative and event coordination assistance, ensuring high-quality service for clients. Key responsibilities include updating Envision, organising a variety of social events including weddings, conducting site inspections, creating event confirmations and preparing sales kits. The role also involves handling client inquiries and maintaining communication for future client needs.
**Main Responsibilities**
· Assist with the preparation of proposals and contracts, providing administrative support and creating internal and external event confirmations.
· Liaise with clients to determine event objectives, budgets, timelines, and expectations whilst utilizingEnvision to create Event Orders, menus, place cards and table plans.
· Maintain complete records of all letters of agreement and quotes.
· Develop and prepare detailedevent confirmations, orders and invoicesfor both external and internal events
· Recommend and implement new administration systems and procedures, as required.
· Lead internal teams and delegate tasks to ensure event logistics and operations run smoothly
· Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, meet & greets, and personalized service
· Proactively identify upsell opportunities and implement strategies to grow event revenue and overall profitability
· Focus on client retention and repeat business by delivering exceptional experiences and re-contracting opportunities
**Qualifications:**
**Requirements**
· Relevant qualification in Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field is preferred.
· Previous experience in an administrative role or hotel operations in particular, experience as an Events Coordinator, Events Assistant or similar role would be highly regarded.
· Experience with event management software, will be of advantage.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
· Flexible, proactive, and detail-oriented with a passion for creating memorable experiences.
· Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
**What we offer**
With enriching work comes amazing rewards! Just some of our employee benefits include:
· Employee Assistance Program
· Opportunities for career development and growth
· A dynamic and supportive work environment
· Discounts on accommodation and dining at Hyatt properties worldwide
Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. To get a peek of how our colleagues experience the brand, check out #InAHyattWorld or #WorldofHyatt
When applying for a position working at a Hyatt hotel, you are pursuing an opportunity to join a culture built on caring and attentive colleagues who have a passion for providing efficient service and creating meaningful experiences. Our values are the guiding principles for our success, giving us the opportunity to open over 1,350 properties worldwide. Our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged.
For more information go to express interest, please speak to your Human Resources Department.
**Primary Location:** AU-VI-Melbourne
**Organization:** Hyatt Place Melbourne, Essendon Fields
**Job Level:** Full-time
**Job:** Catering/Event Planning
**Req ID:** MEL003309
Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.

**Additional Information**
**Job Number** 25090660
**Job Category** Sales & Marketing
**Location** W Sydney, 31 Wheat Road, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000VIEW ON MAP ( Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**AUTHENTICALLY YOU**
Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotel's work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.
**CURATING ORIGINALITY TAKES TALENT**
W Sydney located at 31 Wheat Road is hiring a Wedding and Social Event Manager. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Catering, this role will drive wedding, corporate and social events to the hotel and recognise opportunities to maximise revenue. A unique opportunity to make the role your own, market this property to the wedding segment, and strategise package offerings and activities. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
+ Ensure that events progress seamlessly through collaboration and established procedures;
+ Deliver a personalised experience to all prospective and current clients that lives up to the brands Whatever/Whenever mindset;
+ Makes presence known to guests/ clients at all times during this process;
+ Identify operational challenges and determines how to best work with property Talent to solve these challenges and/ or develop alternative solutions;
+ Participate in site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary;
+ Use your judgement to integrate current trends in event management and design;
+ Coordinates and communicates event details both verbally and in writing to the client and property operations;
+ Works to continually improve guest service by integrating obtained feedback and personal judgment into action plans;
+ Facilitates various meetings as he/she perceives necessary (Banquet Event Order meeting, block review, etc).
**BENEFITS**
+ Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group, for you and your family & friends
+ The best hotel training opportunities produced independently by W Sydney and internationally recognised training programs by Marriott International
+ Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels
+ Recognition programs to keep you motivated
+ Wellbeing & mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ 'Great Places to Work' certified
**MI RECOGNITION**
Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine, DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute, among others.
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**DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT**
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws
W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests' passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what's possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work,? **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global? team, and **become** the best version of you.