Event Planning Executive

About Hyatt

Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped us become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. The addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and countless growth opportunities. It's not every day you get to be a part of a team that's making travel more human.

Here, everyone's role matters and it is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it's a career for people who care.

Hyatt Hotel Canberra is Canberra's first hotel located in the heart of the capital. Our heritage‑listed hotel interweaves the hidden mystique of the 1920s with modern Art Deco designs. With 252 rooms and suites, our hotel offers an escape within a heritage‑inspired setting. The traditional furniture styles as well as garden and park views are all enhanced with sleek technology.

• Complimentary and discounted accommodation at Hyatt properties worldwide!
• Access to complimentary shift meals and discounts for our hotel gym facilities as well as all Food and Beverage outlets.
• Training and development opportunities with over 2000 online learning modules to support your career development.
• Above award wages.
• Access to our employee assistance program.
• Being part of a diverse and inclusive team, passionate about their work.

You will be responsible to assist with the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, while meeting employee, guest and owner expectations. The Event Planning Executive is responsible to act as a specialist in the area of events. This covers relationship building, account management and event management.

• Handling group movement in the hotel with attentive care.
• Ensuring a well‑executed event that exceeds customers' expectations.
• Communicating effectively and working closely with all concerned operational departments in the hotel.
• Conducting event space site inspections and outlining our unique selling points to the client.
• Understanding client needs and providing a proposal that best suits their requirements.
• Handling guest and employee enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner.

• Experience in sales is extremely advantageous.
• Good understanding of selling techniques and banquet knowledge.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, email, envision (advantageous).
• Passion for the hospitality industry and eagerness to learn.
• Good administrative, time management, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, sales and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines.

Our values of Empathy, Experimentation, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Integrity and Respect are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged.