Since 2014, The Star Gold Coast has undergone a remarkable evolution. Our mission, to create fun at trusted destinations, has resulted in an unparalleled experience. Guests indulge in lavish stays at The Star Grand's revamped five-star hotel rooms, the opulent suites of The Darling, and Australia's pioneering Dorsett Hotel. Culinary delights await at award-winning venues including Nineteen at The Star, Kiyomi, and Mei Wei. Entertainment options are abound with live concerts, theatre performances, Events Centre gatherings, outdoor "Live on the Lawn" events, and world-class DJ sets at Atrium Bar. The Star Gold Coast is where relaxation seamlessly intertwines with thrilling entertainment.

As the Event Planner, you will be the primary contact point for event clients and conduit between the client and property for successful event execution, coordination, and overall management of events at The Star Gold Coast. 

This is a fantastic opportunity where you will showcase your Event Planning expertise throughout our property at The Star Gold Coast.

A few of your responsibilities:

• Work closely with the MICE Sales and Event Operations team to retain The Star Entertainment Group clients
• Cross check client files on handover from the MICE Sales team to support prior communication between the client and the Sales team
• Work alongside with Workplace Health and Safety teams to ensure all events are conducted in a safe and compliant manner, including the development of risk assessment documents, liaising with suppliers for Safe Work Method Statements and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Creation of surprise and delight opportunities for clients and event guests to increase guest satisfaction and encourage repeat business
• Management of property access for all event clients and external suppliers and management of freight for events via the MobileDock system.

About you:

With your exceptional leadership skills and event planning background, you will take pride in ensuring a safe and professional environment for our team members. Your ability to work collaboratively with a large and diverse team will set our Events team up for success.

Your role will be pivotal in shaping the success of our Events team at The Star. Join us in making a difference.  

What we can offer you:

• Up to 30% staff discounts across our award-winning venues at all 3 of our world-class properties
• A permanent, Full-Time role
• Free meal on shift with a new menu every day
• Lifestyle and wellbeing discounts
• Career development, training, and courses via The Star Academy
• Generous Paid Leave for primary and secondary carers
• Excellent growth opportunities both personally and professionally
• Groupwide Diversity & Inclusion focus areas including LGBTQI, Multicultural, Gender and Indigenous

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

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 is a WGEA Employee of Citation for Gender Equality holder and is recognised with a Gold Award 2022 by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace. 

It’s your time to SHINE!