JOB: Events Co-ordinator – Indooroopilly Golf (Brisbane)
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.
