Event Planner

At The Star Entertainment Group, our purpose is simple: to be Australia’s entertainment destination of choice. With The Star Brisbane at the heart of the new Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct, we’re transforming how people play, shop, and socialize in the river city. Offering world‑class hotels, dining, luxury retail, gaming, and a state‑of‑the‑art Event Centre, we’re delivering a new era of hospitality in Brisbane. About the Role As an Event Planner for internal events, you'll be joining us during an exciting growth phase, with a significant number of internal events scheduled for 2025 and beyond. This newly created role will see you working closely with senior internal stakeholders and the People team to plan and deliver world‑class events at Brisbane's largest event centre. Reporting to the Events Planning Manager, you’ll play a key role in coordinating events for our VIP member(MK1) clientele and new team members. You'll rely on your exceptional customer service skills and keen attention to detail to create memorable experiences that reflect the energy and excitement of our brand. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your expertise to the test and help shape a new era for internal events at The Star Brisbane. Key Responsibilities Liaise with internal stakeholders to develop and strategise on events & activations to enhance engagement for their customers Produce and deliver detailed event orders, run sheets, and floor plans using Delphi and Event Draw. Successfully manage and deliver multiple events simultaneously while meeting stakeholder expectations. Guide internal clients through decisions on catering, theming, supplies, and AV; customise and design where required. Produce and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) in a timely manner. Manage financial aspects of each event, including revenue tracking, forecasting, ensuring profitability, and purchase orders. Communicate all relevant event information to internal departments, including the Events Logistics team. Represent The Star Brisbane at all events in a professional and courteous manner. About You You're someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and remains calm under pressure. You’re a natural problem‑solver, quick on your feet, and full of creative solutions when the unexpected happens. Your passion for events is infectious, and your commitment to excellent customer service ensures every experience is memorable. You’re known as the go‑to person for anything event‑related—an expert at translating vision into flawless execution. You bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit to everything you do. What We’re Looking For Previous experience in planning VIP or corporate events, including sit‑down meals, cocktail parties, and themed functions. Proven ability to deliver events for 500+ attendees. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience working with AV Technicians and Marketing teams. Proficiency in Delphi Sales, Delphi, and Event Draw (CAD) software is highly desirable as is previous experience working in hospitality. Strong interpersonal skills and experience building productive relationships with senior stakeholders. Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for event excellence. Flexibility to work two evenings and two weekends per month. Complimentary meal on‑site every day, including hot meals, sandwich bar, and more. Flexible working arrangements in a hybrid model. Heavily discounted city parking at $8/day. Up to 30% discounts across award‑winning restaurants and accommodation. Career development, training, and courses via The Star Academy – limitless career opportunities. An organization that values diversity, teamwork, and being your best self. Lifestyle discounts, including gym memberships, retail offers, and dry‑cleaning services. Paid parental leave from Day 1, with secondary carer’s leave also available. Access to mental health and well‑being services. Our Culture Each team member is expected to champion The Star’s Purpose, Values, and Principles (PVP), which form the foundation of our culture. Our purpose is to create fun at trusted destinations. This commitment involves living our 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 understand the unique challenges trans and gender‑diverse applicants may face during the recruitment process and provide tailored support. Flexible working options are available to help team members balance work and life based on their unique well‑being needs. The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022‑24) and recognized as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for workplace inclusiveness. It’s Your Time to Shine Click the link to take the next step in your career with The Star. #J-18808-Ljbffr