Casual Events Co-ordinator

Manly 16Ft Skiff & St George Sailing Club; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Manly 16Ft Skiff & St George Sailing Club is seeking a Casual Events Coordinator to manage the full event journey from enquiry to finalisation. You’ll work with our Events Operations team to translate client visions into memorable outcomes at our iconic waterfront venue.

You’ll build relationships with clients, guide them through spaces, menus and inclusions, and balance sales with meticulous planning and execution. RSA required or willing to obtain one.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in events coordination or similar.
• Strong sales skills and ability to convert enquiries into bookings.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• RSA certificate (current) or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience with event management systems, Microsoft Office and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Managing inbound event enquiries and converting opportunities into confirmed bookings.
• Conducting venue tours and meeting with prospective clients.
• Building strong client relationships from initial enquiry through to event day.
• Understanding each client’s vision and recommending the right event format, menus, beverages and inclusions.
• Coordinating the planning and finalisation of weddings, celebrations, corporate events, conferences and Club events.
• Preparing event proposals, function details, run sheets and floorplans.
• Communicating all event requirements clearly with our Events Operations, kitchen and management teams.

Skills

Sales skills

Organisation

Written & verbal communication

Client relationships

Tools

Event management systems

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Manly 16Ft Skiff & St George Sailing Club – Sans Souci NSW

A unique and iconic venue, St George Sailing Club is the idyllic year-round setting for unforgettable events.

Located on the sandy banks of the Georges River, a stone’s throw from Botany Bay, our spectacular overwater outlook has guests talking long after their event is over. With incredible views across Sans Souci, exceptional cuisine and a genuine warmth of hospitality, St George Sailing Club offers a truly special setting for every occasion.

From large-scale events and corporate meetings to weddings, milestone birthdays, media events, product launches and all of life’s celebrations, our Events team brings a diverse range of experiences to life.

We are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Casual Events Coordinator to join our team and help create memorable events at this iconic waterfront venue.

About the role

As our Events Coordinator, you’ll be involved in the complete event journey — from the first enquiry and venue tour through to planning and finalisation, working closely with our Event Operations team to bring each client’s vision to life.

You’ll build strong relationships with clients, understand their vision and confidently guide them through our event spaces, menus, beverage options and event requirements.

This is a role for someone who loves both the sales and creative side of events, as well as the organisation and attention to detail required behind the scenes to ensure every detail is clearly planned and communicated to our operational teams.

What you’ll be doing

Managing inbound event enquiries and converting opportunities into confirmed bookings

Conducting venue tours and meeting with prospective clients

Building strong client relationships from initial enquiry through to event day

Understanding each client’s vision and recommending the right event format, menus, beverages and inclusions

Identifying opportunities to maximise event sales through thoughtful upselling

Coordinating the planning and finalisation of weddings, celebrations, corporate events, conferences and Club events

Preparing event proposals, function details, run sheets and floorplans

Communicating all event requirements clearly with our Events Operations, kitchen and management teams

Working collaboratively with the Events Operations team to ensure each client’s vision and event details are understood

Ensuring all event details are accurately maintained within Function Tracker

Monitoring weekly and monthly sales performance and contributing ideas to drive events during quieter periods

Maintaining event supplies and presentation standards

Supporting the planning and coordination of larger Club events as required

About you

You’re warm, personable and confident, with a natural ability to connect with people and make them feel looked after.

You understand that great events are built on the details. You can take a client’s initial idea, help them picture what’s possible and then coordinate all the details required to ensure our Events Operations team has everything they need to bring that vision to life.

You’ll ideally bring:

2+ years’ experience in the role or similar

Strong sales skills and confidence converting enquiries into bookings

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Confidence meeting clients and conducting venue tours

The ability to manage multiple events, deadlines and priorities at once

A proactive, solutions-focused approach

Experience working collaboratively with Events Operations, kitchen and management teams

Confidence using event management systems, Microsoft office and Canva

A current RSA, or willingness to obtain one

Most importantly, you’ll genuinely enjoy creating memorable experiences, building relationships with clients and working collaboratively with our team to bring great events to life.

This is an opportunity to build your events career in an incredible waterfront environment while becoming part of a busy and supportive hospitality team.

Reporting to the Events & Weddings Manager, you’ll work across everything from intimate celebrations and corporate events to weddings and large‑scale Club events like Melbourne Cup and New Years Eve, giving you plenty of variety and the opportunity to take real ownership of the client journey and event planning process.

If you’re organised, energetic, commercially minded and passionate about events, we’d love to hear from you.