Events Manager

• GROW your career with us, based at our stunning beachfront location in Coolangatta. 
• We’re all about flexibility, that’s why this is a hybrid role - FIND YOUR BALANCE

With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget and style – from campsites to luxury resorts. From Tropical North Queensland to the remote Tasmanian wilderness, we connect holidaymakers with incredible natural destinations that offer more than a change of scenery. 

Owned by the NRMA Group, we have a large team across our holiday parks, resorts and support office who love what they do, all working together to make holiday magic. Because creating unforgettable holidays is not just our job – it’s in our nature. 

With properties in some of Australia’s most iconic locations, NRMA Parks & Resorts provide accommodation that suits every budget and style – from campsites to luxury resorts. We connect holidaymakers with over 50 incredible natural destinations that offer more than a change of scenery. 

Owned by the NRMA Group, we have a large team across our holiday parks, resorts and support office who love what they do, all working together to make holiday magic. Because creating unforgettable holidays is not just our job – it’s in our nature. 

What you will do:

Reporting into the Group Food and Beverage Manager, you will be responsible for planning and executing all NRMA Parks & Resorts internal conferences and events.  You will provide end to end event coordination and management, to support to all business functions.  Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, design and manage all event detail for internal events including, but not limited to, the NRMA Parks & Resorts Annual Conference, charity events, Senior Leadership Team offsite events, Board visits.
• Liaise with external suppliers relevant to event planning and execution process
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand and ascertain specific business event objectives.
• Conduct post event evaluation and report accordingly.
• Managing and operating within specified event budgets.
• Work with the Group Food & Beverage Manager on specific Parks and Resorts projects including but not limited to, Park activations and events, specific Parks and Resorts conferencing packs and business development support.

What you will bring:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a large events based product
• Experience in managing large events for 100+ attendees, over multiple days in duration
• Ability to manage multiple work streams concurrently and prioritize accordingly
• Proven network of supplier and vendor relationships
• Invested interest, passion, or experience in Food and Beverage, or Food and Beverage social content (a bonus)

What’s in it for you? 

At Parks & Resorts we are not just about discounts (although you do get these too). We know everyone leads a life of their own and regardless of what stage you are at we have something to suit! 

• Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities 
• Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts. 
• Complimentary myNRMA membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more 
• “ME” day – one extra day of paid leave per year, called a ME Day, to use at any time during the calendar year 
• Market leading 18 weeks paid primary and 4 weeks paid secondary parental leave entitlements 
• Discounts on all NRMA insurance products including car, home & travel 
• Grow or progress your career and move around the country or across the NRMA Group's business with us

Know you belong:

At NRMA Parks & Resorts we celebrate and welcome difference and work together to create an inclusive workplace where our people feel respected, heard, valued and connected no matter what background or experience. From First Nations peoples, to gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and embrace unique perspectives.  

Are you nodding your head as you read this?  Ready to roll up your sleeves and really make a difference?  Apply now, we cannot wait to hear from you!