The Club

Indooroopilly Golf Club (IGC) was founded in 1926 and today has more than 2,200 members. The 36-hole complex has extensive golf practice facilities together with multiple function areas within the grand clubhouse. A step change opportunity has presented enabling IGC to enter a significant development growth phase and position the Club as an industry leading facility.

IGC is now accepting applications for the exciting full time position of Events Co-ordinator.  The successful applicant, as a member of the senior management team, will play a pivotal role in shaping the future development of IGC.

The Role

You will be a strong leader, excellent communicator, possess outstanding customer service standards with an exceptional eye for detail. You will bring a high level of commercial acumen to the role, demonstrating strategic leadership and the ability to grow our commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and execute a high volume of member and private events including a growing number of weddings, birthdays, wakes, seminars and functions.
• Provide strategic input to the development of function facilities that shapes the future of the Club, reflects the brand and grows the business.
• Respond to all enquiries, manage venue inspections, co-ordinate planning meetings, develop run sheets and event stationery, menu construction and recommendations, logistics, follow up and invoicing.
• Plan and execute strategies for the growth of functions and events.
• Build collaborative working relationships with internal departments.
• Develop and maintain strong and trusting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Be the main contact point for each stage of an event through to execution.
• Work closely with the Food and Beverage Manager to maximise customer satisfaction whilst achieving budgetary targets.
• Work closely with the Membership and Marketing Manager to co-ordinate digital media campaigns promoting function opportunities.

 
Qualities:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality/wedding and events role.
• Proficient in administration, use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Canva.
• Knowledge of systems (Point of Sale, Northstar, Event booking, Membership).
• Prior members golf club and/or high end resort experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, especially written and verbal.
• Ability to act as a role model by demonstrating the behaviour and work ethic commensurate with a world class facility;
• Possess a thorough, organized and detail-oriented approach to work with exceptional time management;
• Ability to gather data, compile information, prepare reports and present to the senior management team;
• Valid driver’s license and qualified to work full time within Australia.

 
The successful applicant will enjoy an attractive remuneration package in a vibrant Club atmosphere. The role is primarily focussed on business development, servicing existing bookings and delivery against measurable targets. This role would suit a self starter who can work autonomously and provide clear communications with exceptional administration skills.

Applications are to include a Cover Letter addressing the capabilities you can bring to the role and a current resume with referees submitted by email. Attention: Steve Lamerton, Chief Executive Officer

Applications close at 5pm on February 26.

*Phone calls will not be accepted at this time.

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