Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a diverse portfolio of over 530 properties. Through our Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow and TIVOLI properties, Minor Hotels operates in 50+ countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and South America.

Minor Hotels AU & NZ is a proud leader in strata titled accommodation management with numerous Hotels, Resorts and Residential Apartment buildings throughout Australia and New Zealand.

We are looking for a passionate and driven full-time Conference & Events professional who enjoys creating exceptional customer experiences. 

In this role you will be responsible for dealing with all types of clients who need to arrange a conference or event at Oaks Port Douglas Resort. From start to finish you will be involved with the sales process from the initial quote, contract and coordinating the event.

The role includes the following responsibilities:

• Facilitate all elements of the event planning process for all events as required, including but not limited to Banquet Event orders, contracts, invoicing, vendor liaison and internal departments
• Qualify each event proposal, accepting those which match availabilities and are in line with conference marketing and strategy plan
• Assist with promotional ideas
• Implement and send out specials
• Assist with negotiations for space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, order supplies and audiovisual equipment, ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, colour schemes, etc.).
• Actively promote restaurant, events and conferencing

• Conference & Events Management and Sales experience
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• An understanding of project management concepts (scheduling, cost, and time management)
• Highly driven, creative, self-starter who is a natural problem solver
• Must be proficient in MS Office programs

Join our positive and vibrant team and be rewarded with these team benefits:  

• Accommodation available at special staff rates
• 50% discounts on accommodation across all Minor Hotel brands in AUS and NZ
• Discount when you visit any of our restaurants, cafes, bars and wellness retreats
• Discounts on 530 Minor hotels and F&B outlets across the globe
• Hundreds of discount savings and earn cashback at your favourite retailers.
• 50% off The Coffee Club VIP membership
• Furniture, Australia Zoo, Medibank insurance discounts
• Secondments and promotion opportunities across Minor Hotel globally
• Career progression & education assistance
• Additional paid leave including Birthday, Vaccine and Study leave
• Wellbeing programs (Uprise)
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Team member referral program
• Uniform provided

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand. 

Joining Minor means you become a partner in a diverse, expanding global organization with limitless opportunities to thrive and achieve. Minor International includes three key business units: Minor Hotels, Minor Food, and Minor Lifestyle. With a team of over 66,000 and operating over 60 countries Minor International is one of the fastest growing hospitality, restaurant and lifestyle companies in the Asia Pacific Region.