Are you our next rising star?
Join our team as the Event Planner at The Star Brisbane.
The Star Brisbane is Australia’s newest entertainment hub at the heart of the new Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct. The first phase is now open, with more venues and experiences on the way. The Star Brisbane offers a variety of new dining, bars, and unique entertainment options. It also includes a five-star luxury hotel, The Star Grand, and a state-of-the-art Event Centre.
This transformational project has brought even more excitement and anticipation to burgeoning Brisbane. It will redefine how people play, shop, and socialise in the river city.
The Event Planner, offers a unique opportunity to coordinate industry leading conferences and events and be the central liaison between our clients and property team.
A few of your responsibilities
- Manage client as primary point of contact from Sales introduction to the client through to handover to Operations team.
- Production and delivery of detailed event orders, run sheets and floorplans using Delphi and Event Draw.
- Successfully deliver multiple events whilst meeting client and delegate expectations
- Leading the client through decisions on catering, theming, supplies and AV and customise and design where required.
- Financial account management for the event including revenue received by deadlines, forecasted revenue is correct and event margins are profitable.
- Collaborate with Senior Operations Managers and handover to the Assistant Floor Managers to ensure events are delivered according to Event plans.
- Create and distribution of the Event Resume to the relevant internal departments.
What we will be looking for
- Tertiary qualifications in Event Management
- Thorough knowledge of the Delphi Sales, Delphi & Catering Systems in conjunction with Delphi Advanced Reporting and CAD programme desirable
- Experience in conferencing and hotel environments
- High levels of attention to detail and strong planning background
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage productive relationships.
About you
As a seasoned event planner with a wealth of experience, you'll be instrumental in delivering the most exciting events in Brisbane at our stunning Event Centre.
Your pivotal role will significantly contribute to shaping the success of our Event Centre at The Star. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be a driving force in making a meaningful impact. Join us in making a difference.
What can we offer you
- Complimentary buffet meal on every shift
- Discounted parking available in the city
- Up to 30% Discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation
- An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self
- Paid Parental leave from Day 1, Secondary Carer’s leave also on offer
- Diversity & Inclusion areas of focus including Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander and LGBTQI+
- Endless career growth and opportunities to learn and develop your career
- Opportunity to work with elite professionals and assets
Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.
About us
The $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development is being delivered by Destination Brisbane Consortium – a joint venture led by The Star Entertainment Group alongside its partners.
When complete, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane will deliver four new luxury hotels, more than 50 new food and beverage experiences, significant luxury retail, the restoration of nine heritage buildings and around 1,500 residential apartments.
Our culture
At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.
We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.
The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.
It is an exciting time for The Star Entertainment Group as we get ready to start our journey to The Star Brisbane.
It's your move
