Events Coordinator

Tallebudgera Surf Club; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Ongoing training and career developm​​

Duty meals provided

Job summary

Tallebudgera Surf Club on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Events Coordinator to plan, organise and deliver successful events from enquiry to completion. This hands-on role supports the restaurant and front-of-house teams.

You will respond to function enquiries, lead planning meetings, coordinate with operations, and seek opportunities for repeat business while delivering exceptional service to members and guests.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in event management, hospitality or conference and exhibition operations.
• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to make decisions under pressure.
• Confidence in sales — handling enquiries, closing bookings, and finding new opportunities
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with experience using event management systems highly regarded.
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional service and creating unforgettable experiences.
• Previous experience as a restaurant supervisor in a fast-paced full-service restaurant (highly desirable)
• You are able to work a rotating roster including nights, days, weekends & public holidays
• You have a current RSA (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Respond to restaurant group bookings and function enquiries and convert leads into bookings for events, functions, and group experiences
• Collaborating with operational teams to ensure every event is planned and delivered to the highest standard
• Preparing detailed event documentation and communicating requirements across all departments
• Leading client planning meetings, site inspections and event briefings.
• Monitoring event delivery, anticipating challenges and providing solutions in a calm, professional manner
• Supporting business growth by identifying opportunities for repeat business and assisting with short-lead enquiries
• Actively contribute to the business with a ‘hands on’ approach managing FOH service and assisting in the Restaurant as and when required

Skills

Event management

Hospitality

Sales

Client relationships

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management systems

Job description

Located at Palm Beach on the beautiful Gold Coast, Tallebudgera Surf Club (recently awarded "Best Surf Life Saving Club" and "Best Small Club" 2026), has completed a major multi-million-dollar renovation that has truly transformed the Club. The renovation includes a new state of the art kitchen, a new extended full-service ocean front restaurant, function rooms, a new café and beachside coffee shop.

An opportunity has become available for a highly experienced and proactive Events Coordinator to join our Management Team.

As the Events Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, organising, and delivering successful events from initial enquiry through to completion. This is a hands on role, assisting in the restaurant. More specifically:

• Respond to restaurant group bookings and function enquiries and convert leads into bookings for events, functions, and group experiences
• Collaborating with operational teams to ensure every event is planned and delivered to the highest standard
• Preparing detailed event documentation and communicating requirements across all departments
• Leading client planning meetings, site inspections and event briefings.
• Monitoring event delivery, anticipating challenges and providing solutions in a calm, professional manner
• Supporting business growth by identifying opportunities for repeat business and assisting with short-lead enquiries
• Actively contribute to the business with a ‘hands on’ approach managing FOH service and assisting in the Restaurant as and when required

ABOUT YOU:

Previous experience in event management, hospitality or conference and exhibition operations.

Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to make decisions under pressure.

Confidence in sales — handling enquiries, closing bookings, and finding new opportunities

Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with experience using event management systems highly regarded.

A genuine passion for delivering exceptional service and creating unforgettable experiences.

Previous experience as a restaurant supervisor in a fast-paced full-service restaurant (highly desirable)

You are able to work a rotating roster including nights, days, weekends & public holidays

You have a current RSA (or willingness to obtain)

What we can offer you:

• Be a part of a collaborative team
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Attractive salary with 5 weeks Annual Leave
• We offer work-life balance and celebrate our achievements and milestones
• Duty meals provided

  Interviews shall be scheduled immediately with the successful applicants commencing at their earliest availability.