Island Events Manager: Weddings & Corporate Functions

Sealink-K; Fraser Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-island living

All Heartist benefits

Dining discount

Training & awards

Ferry transfers

Job summary

Kingfisher Bay Resort, on K’gari Island, is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of weddings, conferences, corporate functions and special occasions across our award-winning island resort for guests, customers and staff village.

Reporting to the Director of Food, Beverage and Retail, you will oversee the On-Island Events team and collaborate with Reservations, Sales, Marketing and Business Development to ensure events are delivered safely,

Qualifications

• Experienced events professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of weddings, conferences, corporate functions and events across the island resorts.
• Lead and develop the Events team, fostering service excellence.
• Lead Employee Engagement Events for on-island staff.
• Coordinate event logistics with venue setup, catering, accommodation, activities, transport and guest requirements.
• Act as the operational lead for major events and functions.
• Ensure cross-department collaboration and strong guest service delivery.
• Maintain event schedules and post-event reviews for continual improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Team development

Customer-focused

Multi-tasking

Decision-making

Job description

Kingfisher Bay Resort, on K’gari Island, is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of weddings, conferences, corporate functions and special occasions across our award-winning island resort for guests, customers and staff village.

Reporting to the Director of Food, Beverage and Retail, you will oversee the On-Island Events team and collaborate with Reservations, Sales, Marketing and Business Development to ensure events are delivered safely,