Events Executive - InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef

About us

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with around 350,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries.

As part of the IHG team, our people help our guests create amazing memories and deliver our purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.

The InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise.  We pride ourselves on a diverse and family friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School. 

About the Role

Based on Hayman Island, you will ensure all event proposals & contract administration is completed accurately and in a timely manner to ensure our clients expectations are met.

This unique role will have the opportunity to support our key clients with their event experience from the beginning of their sales inquiry to event planning and execution.

You will be responsible for driving event profitability.

Salary $68,000.00 

What we need from you

We are seeking an enthusiastic and professional team player who knows how to deliver great service and exceed guest expectations.

You will have:


* Foundational experience in banquets or events coordination.


* Strong interpersonal skills both written and verbal.


* Ability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines.


* Proven ability to adapt to varying situations.

What we offer


* World class Staff Facilities including excellent accommodation, a dedicated staff pool, staff beach, two gyms, bar, diner, laundry, boutique shop and more.


* An exciting and ever-changing Staff Event Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, Pilates, group bushwalks, cooking classes, BBQ’s, markets and much more.


* Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training and online IHG courses.


* A great range of employee, friends, and family discount rates across more than 5,300 InterContinental Hotel & Resorts properties.

How to Apply

Please visit our Careers Page for all details regarding living and working on Hayman Island at: https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com/careers/ or click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels:


* Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihg_australia_careers