Group Travel Manager - North Sydney, Nsw

Everi Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE AUD 90k–100k

Base salary + uncapped incentives

6-month training wage AUD 75k

Great Place To Work Australia

Job summary

Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is seeking a Group Travel Manager based in North Sydney to lead the FCM Meetings & Events Group Travel Team, delivering exceptional travel experiences for corporate and academic clients.

You will manage complex itineraries, coordinate budgets, and uphold company guidelines while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve proactive, detail‑driven service. Attractive incentives accompany a strong base salary in a vibrant, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• GDS SABRE is essential.
• Excel proficiency is essential.
• Experience with major airline group booking platforms is preferred.
• Events Air or Cvent experience is preferred.
• 3+ years of Group Travel/MICE experience is preferable.
• Experience in customer-facing roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage group travel bookings for corporates, universities and special-interest groups.
• Assist budgeting and execution of travel arrangements (air, car, hotel, ground transport).
• Follow procedures, account guidelines and admin entry for sourcing, quoting and ticketing.
• Maintain professionalism and strong stakeholder communication across internal/external teams.
• Support sustainability and CSR initiatives within travel operations.

Skills

GDS SABRE

Excel

Airline group booking platforms

Events Air/Cvent

Group Travel/MICE experience

Customer facing experience

Tools

SABRE

Events Air

Cvent

Job description

Job Description

Based in North Sydney, the Group Travel Manager is the face of the FCM Meetings & Events Group Travel Team to a large mix of customers. Group Travel Managers must have the ultimate customer centric mindset and always demonstrate solution-based thinking. Effective communication and relationship building skills are key to ensuring our corporate customers always receive an exceptional experience.

A Group Travel Manager is an expert in the booking and management of group or fully independent travel requirements for a broad range of customers including Corporates, University and Special Interest groups. Embodying all elements of the FCM Meetings & Events brand, the Group Travel Manager is results-driven and delivers successful execution of MICE projects through customer engagement, proactivity, and excellent attention to detail.

A successful applicant will:

• Show expertise in corporate travel product knowledge to deliver the best outcome for the customer & FCM M&E
• Assist in the budgeting and execution of professional and accurate business travel arrangements for our corporate accounts including air, car, hotel, and ground transportation reservations.
• Follow company procedures, account guidelines and customer service standards in; sourcing products, quoting, making travel arrangements, ticketing, ticket exchanges/changes, CRS/GDS productivity, correct record keeping and admin entry
• Be an excellent communicator and maintain a high level of professionalism, Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising; paid parental and volunteer leave
• Sustainability: The protection of our environment is essential to the future of tourism, as a leading travel group, we have made efforts to affect positive change to the environment
• Be part of a workplace committed to reconciliation through our Reconciliation Action Plan - we proudly support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion, cultural safety, and dedicated cultural leave

About the Candidate

• Have excellent time management skills and ability to multitask to meet deadlines
• Have excellent project management skills
• Show an adaptability to changing work environments and stakeholder requirements
• Work as a team member or individual to complete all related project functions related to servicing the client.
• Maintain favourable working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate a proactive approach in providing solutions to complex logistical challenges
• Expertise in fares and complex itineraries, amazing attention to detail and a passion for customer service.
• Based in North Sydney

All About You

• GDS: SABRE - essential
• Microsoft Office skills - specifically excel - essential
• Major airline group booking platforms - experience preferred
• Event Management Technology - Events Air/Cvent experience preferred
• Previous Group Travel /MICE experience (3 Years) preferable
• Previous experience in customer facing roles

Work Environment

First Year OTE $90,000 - $100,000 (comprising $55,000 base + uncapped monthly incentives) + super

Initial training wage set at $75,000pa in place for your first 6 months to ensure a great foundation

Culture: you will be employed by an inclusive company that offers a team culture like no other in the industry - Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is proud to be a certified Great Place To Work® Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd

Our People: FCTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability

Development: Individualised Learning & Development pathway options

Access to 'LinkedIn Learning' for ongoing skills development: over 24,500 courses in over 20 languages

Exclusive Staff Discounts: Accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia's leading retailers, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advice, employee share plan and more

Travel Discounts: Including family and friends - flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more

Brightness of Future: Career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the globe - we promote from within

Corporate Health Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA, access to internal gym

Mental Health: Support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Social: Regular awards nights, social team-building and industry events, with the opportunity to attend global conferences (Bangkok in 2026, Sydney in 2027)