Description NATURAL TALENT Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Sydney is now casting for a dynamic and detail-oriented Event Coordinator to assist the Event Planning team to plan, manage and coordinate residential and day meetings, conferences and events (including social and weddings). Reporting to the Senior Event Planning Manager or their direct report. The Event Coordinator is responsible for administration and operational support to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events. The successful candidate will have a passion for the hotel and events industry, is eager to build a career with W Hotels and Marriott International and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and high attention to detail. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Be proficient in the hotel’s event management and database system. Prepare event documentation and Banquet Event Orders on a timely basis and to agreed standards. Create deposit requests and ensure that contracts and any required deposits are returned by the agreed option dates. Posting and reconciling of charges related to the group/event and ensure accounts are closed in a timely manner. Ensures billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill. Submit Marriott Bonvoy points post event in a timely matter Assists with setup of operating procedures. Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs. Attend weekly BEO meetings and any other required meetings as required for key internal stakeholders and ensure well versed in all events they are managing. Undertake memorable & tailor-made Insider Tours as required. Prepare client proposals, contracts, pro forma invoices, presentations, reports and general communication. Establishes close working relationship with Group Management Team to ensure seamless residential event planning process for clients. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with partners, suppliers, and vendors. Organise and be the main point of contact for internal Hotel events. Demonstrates self-confidence, energy, personal, manages time well and builds a positive work environment. Talent Profile Education & Experience Required Higher Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Business Management and/or Hotel/Tourism Management Minimum one year experience in a hotel environment or have completed an internship in a business environment. Possess excellent verbal and written communication and Microsoft Office skills, and a high attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organisational and interpersonal skills and prioritisation of tasks. Benefits Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group, for you and your family & friends The best hotel training opportunities produced independently by W Sydney and internationally recognised training programs by Marriott International Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels Recognition programs to keep you motivated Wellbeing & mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy Employee Assistance Program ‘Great Places to Work’ certified MI RECOGNITION Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine, DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute, among others. MI CAREERS SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS Chat, engage and follow us on social media. | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram CTA TO LEARN MORE Visit whotels.com/careers to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates