Event Coordinator-National Convention Centre Canberra

Are you highly organised and enthusiastic, looking to develop your career
in the business events industry?

The National Convention Centre Canberra
(NCCC) is seeking an Event Coordinator to join our Events Team. This role
would suit someone with experience in events, hospitality, administration
or customer service who is ready to take the next step in their
career.

You will support the planning and coordination of meetings, gala
dinners, special events and concerts, gaining hands-on experience in client
management, event logistics and venue operations.

About
the Role

Working closely with our Event Managers, you will
be a key point of contact for clients, suppliers, contractors and internal
departments. You will coordinate event requirements, prepare documentation
and ensure arrangements are communicated accurately.

Once planning
is complete, you will provide a detailed handover to the Event Services Team,
who will manage the on-site delivery of the event.

Key
Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support
  the planning and coordination of meetings, gala dinners, special events
  and concerts.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout
  the planning process.
• Coordinate room setups, catering, signage,
  deliveries and supplier arrangements.
• Prepare Banquet Event Orders,
  event schedules, floor plans and operational documentation.
• Liaise
  with internal departments to communicate event requirements.
• Maintain
  accurate client and event information in venue systems.
• Attend client
  meetings and conduct venue inspections.
• Assist with invoicing
  and post-event reconciliation.
• Identify potential issues and work
  with the team to resolve them.
• Deliver detailed handovers to the Event
  Services Team.
• Provide administrative and occasional reception
  support.

What we are looking for
You
will have:

• Experience in events, hospitality, administration,
  customer service or a related field.
• Strong organisational, planning
  and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage
  competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service
  and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work independently
  and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word,
  Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• An understanding of hospitality operations
  and event logistics.

Experience using Delphi, Opera,
TurboCAD or another event or venue management system would
be advantageous.

A qualification in Events, Hospitality, Tourism, Business
or a related discipline is desirable, although relevant industry experience
will also be considered.

Some evening and weekend flexibility may
be required.

Applicants must have valid working rights
in Australia.

You'll be rewarded for your hard work
with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family's wellbeing,
including:

• Paid Birthday Leave
• Hotel Perks like
  accommodation and Food & Beverage discounts
• Enhanced parental
  leave
• Proactive health days and flexible work options
• Your
  career journey will be supported through our lifelong development
  program
• IHG Career Milestone celebrations
• Transfer
  of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG
• Access to our discount
  retail platform that makes your pay go even
  further

What you can expect from us

Our mission is
to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference
and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels &
Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees
without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote
a culture of trust, support, and acceptance.

Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG
gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make
a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need
to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing
framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle,
and workplace. 

So, join us and you’ll become part of our
ever-growing global family.

Don't quite meet every single requirement,
but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless
you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.