Senior Director of Event Operations & Sales

Parliament Of Australia; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing learning opportunities

Competitive remuneration package

Free on-site parking

Free gym membership

Childcare (pending availability)

Banking services

Post office

Value-for-money dining options

Descripción de la vacante

Parliament Of Australia is seeking a strategic, commercially-minded leader to oversee event operations, sales, and venue management across Parliament House venues in Canberra. You will guide high-profile events, develop partnerships, and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional customer experiences for parliamentarians, staff, and external clients.

The role requires flexibility for significant events, and the ability to obtain security clearances.

Formación

• Demonstrated senior leadership in event sales, venue operations, or a comparable complex service environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, budgeting and profitability.
• Ability to translate strategy into operational plans and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for event sales, planning, banqueting and operational delivery across Parliament House venues.
• Lead end-to-end event operating model from enquiry to post-event evaluation with clear service standards.
• Develop and execute sales, business development and venue activation strategies to grow demand and revenue.
• Exercise strong financial stewardship including budgets, forecasts and cost control.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team across sales, event coordination and banquet operations.
• Establish partnerships with parliamentary departments, security, catering teams and clients to coordinate complex events.

Conocimientos

Leadership & strategy

Event operations

Business development

Sales

Hospitality management

Venue management

Stakeholder management

Educación

Relevant tertiary qualifications in event management / hospitality management / business administration

Descripción del empleo

Parliament Of Australia is seeking a strategic, commercially-minded leader to oversee event operations, sales, and venue management across Parliament House venues in Canberra. You will guide high-profile events, develop partnerships, and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional customer experiences for parliamentarians, staff, and external clients.

The role requires flexibility for significant events, and the ability to obtain security clearances.