Conference & Event Planning Executive - Parental Leave Cover (12 Months Fixed Term)

As our Conference & Event Planning Executive (Event Coordinator), you will be joining the commercial heart of our hotel. This is a 12-month parental leave cover commencing June 2026. Reporting to the Director of Sales - Conference & Events, you will: 

• Be responsible for the organisation of secured conference & events business, from point of event confirmation through to post-event follow up
• Develop successful professional relationships with clients and maintain effective and timely communication 
• Preparation of Event Planning documents as required – including Request for Information, Event Orders, Invoices & Floorplans
• Ensure progress deposits and final accounts are invoiced and payments received in a timely manner, complete billing and posting of charges for each event
• Coordinate between Conference & Event and operational departments and our AVD partner company to ensure preparations for conferences are completed smoothly 
• Coordinate and host site inspections, pre-conference meetings and post-conference reviews with clients
• Proactively seek feedback from in-house and past event clients to ensure client satisfaction and to generate repeat business

About you:

• Passionate about people, with a natural ability to connect with diverse groups 
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to easily build rapport with internal and external clients
• Adaptable and a quick thinker with problem solving skills and a proactive approach to assisting where possible
• Organised and with high attention to detail and the ability to coordinate multiple events simultaneously
• Knowledge of or previous experience in Hotel Event Planning is an advantage
• Previous Hotel Operations experience is an advantage
• Alternatively, experience in a coordination role in a standalone function space or prior experience in a hotel environment 
• While this position generally operates Monday to Friday, the successful candidate must be available to work across a 7-day roster as required by operational demands
• DELPHI and OPERA Cloud system experience is desirable but not vital

Benefits and Perks

• Enjoy exclusive Accor discounts and global benefits, including but not limited to accommodation and food & beverage discounts for you, your family and friends.
• Access to Accor Partner Benefits such as Europcar.
• Discounted onsite car park available.
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Inclusive and diverse environment.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Excellent opportunity to further grow and develop your career with an industry leader
• Reward and recognition programs, including Annual Service Recognition and Accor Tenure Milestone recognition
• Mentoring and career development along-side experienced and dedicated professionals.

Apply today to start a conversation and see where your Accor career can take you!

***We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role, so Australian working rights are required.