About us

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

As the first InterContinental Resort to land in Australia, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort reflects the grand, graceful architecture of a classic Queensland estate, nestled within the beautiful surrounds of Sanctuary Cove. A blank canvas and sanctuary of lagoon sands and lush grounds, paving the way for unique event spaces bursting with that inimitable “wow” factor all inspired by the vibrancy of Sanctuary Cove. Our guests will uncover a destination of imagination – from lagoon beach club events to marina lawn marquees and grand or intimate locations – the possibilities are endless, for you and your career.

At InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort we are looking for a Sales and Event Planning Coordinator (6 months Parental Leave Cover) to join our Team. This a key role in our Sales and Events Team focused on administrational duties within the team and also planning and coordination of small conferences & events. This is an entry level position for someone who has exception eye for detail and a passion for event coordination.

Reporting to the Conference & Events Manager, you will work closely with the banquet operations team post hand over to actively ensure all events come to life seamlessly, delivering unrivalled and distinctive experiences for the client and their guests. This includes planning and conducting pre-event daily de-brief and post event meetings with clients, with a focus on continuous improvement; not just for their event but with the wider Resort event offering in mind.

Day to Day

• Assisting the Business Development team with enquiries, proposal, and contracts.

• Responsible for event report generation and function administration duties.

• Assisting the wedding & event planning team with coordination of weekly functions.

• Planning and executing event orders for internal events and small meetings.

• Responsible Business Committee (RBC) involvement.

• Champion for IHG Business Rewards.

• Event invoicing administration and bookkeeping.

• Creating and managing event signage and printed menus.

• Support the conference and events manager in general administration and daily duties.

Qualifications

• Hospitality or Event tertiary qualification preferred

Experience

• Preferably minimum of one year experience in an event planning capacity.

• A proactive approach to developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders will be fundamental to your success.

• Exceptional attention to detail is essential for the role.

Join our extraordinary world and experience a place where you can be yourself, share your ideas, support your personal growth and wellbeing, and be a valued member of an inspirational team.

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 at over 6,200 hotels worldwide.

• 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 incredible retail discount platform.

We are proud to be IHG and we know you will be too. Visit http://careers.ihg.com/ to find out more about us.

To find out more about InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort visit - https://www.sanctuarycove.intercontinental.com

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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.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.