Sales and Events Coordinator

RGIT Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary staff meal

Drinks on rostered days

Job summary

Canberra Southern Cross Club is seeking a Sales & Events Coordinator to join our Canberra hospitality team in Woden. You will support planning, coordination and delivery of events across our venues, liaising with clients and internal teams to ensure every detail is covered.

You’ll contribute to proposals, bookings, and ensuring client satisfaction in a fast-paced hospitality environment, driving sales initiatives and delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• What you’ll need to succeed: strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience coordinating events from enquiry to delivery.
• Organised with ability to juggle multiple bookings and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with event management tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing events including weddings, corporate functions, and private parties.
• Coordinate with clients to understand needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Manage event logistics: venue setup, catering, A/V requirements.
• Support Sales & Events team in generating leads and following up on prospects.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and event details.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Microsoft Office

Event coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in hospitality or event management (preferred)

Tools

Event management software

Booking or event management systems

Job description

Woden, Australian Capital Territory 2606, Australia A$79,326.4 - A$88,161.66

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 08 Sep 2026

Description

Sales And Events Coordinator

Canberra Southern Cross Club | Full-Time Position

Join a leading Canberra hospitality Club, delivering experiences across our 5 venues and multiple event spaces.

We’re currently seeking a Sales & Events Coordinatorto join our Sales & Events team. This is a hands-on role supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of events across our venues. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their needs, prepare proposals and event details, coordinate bookings and liaise with our venue, food and beverage and operational teams to make sure every detail is covered.

If you’re organised, confident communicating with clients, enjoy working in a fast-paced hospitality environment and love seeing an event come together, we’d love to hear from you.

This permanent, full-time role based in Woden, Australian Capital Territory, is ideal for an any candidate looking to further their career in event management and sales. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating events and driving sales initiatives, ensuring exceptional service and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and execution of events, including weddings, corporate functions, and private parties.
• Coordinate with clients to understand their needs and preferences, providing tailored solutions.
• Manage event logistics, including venue setup, catering arrangements, and audiovisual requirements.
• Supportthe Sales & Eventsteam in generating leads and following up on potential clients.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and event details in the database.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless event delivery and client satisfaction.
• Assist in marketing efforts to promote upcoming events and services.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience inevents, functions, hospitality, venue coordination, or a similar customer-focused role.
• Proven ability tocoordinate events from initial enquiry and booking through to delivery.
• Highly organised, with the ability tomanage competing priorities and multiple bookingswithout losing sight of the details.
• Excellentcommunication and relationship-building skills, with confidence working directly with clients and internal teams.
• Comfortable preparingevent proposals, quotes, function details and other client documentation.
• A strong sales and commercial focus, with an understanding of how to convert enquiries and identify opportunities to grow event revenue.
• Confident coordinating with venue teams, suppliers and other stakeholdersto ensure events are well planned and delivered.
• Strong computer skills, includingMicrosoft Office, with experience using booking or event management systems highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

• Permanent opportunity, attractive salary package and employee benefits.
• Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of corporate and private events.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• A complimentary staff meal and drink on your rostered working days.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent; a degree in hospitality, event management, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in a customer service or sales role is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with event management software is a plus.

Company Overview

The Canberra Southern Cross Club has proudly served the Canberra community for over 50 years, channelling our profits to support over 350 community groups, making a significant impact to the lives of Canberrans. Operating across two main divisions of Hospitality and Health and Wellness. Operating licensed clubs in Woden, Tuggeranong, Jamison, and the Canberra Southern Cross Yacht Club. Four Anytime Fitness franchises and Stellar Canberra in Woden, which includes Group Exercise, Stellar Swim School, a dedicated Women’s Gym and allied Health and Wellness tenants. We live by our vision, mission and values. Our Vision is all about what we are trusted for – excellence, care and being progressive. Our Mission is why we exist – to enrich our Community and our Values are lived out each day through the CSCC Way: Community. We care for our community, our people & our environment. Service. We strive for excellence, providing good times & good memories. Committed. We are accountable & act with integrity & respect. Culture. We are collaborative, compassionate & inclusive. People who are part of the Canberra Southern Cross Club share the same values and help create a culture that ensures the success of our business.