National Events Manager
Palace Cinemas
Full-Time
13 Month Fixed Term Contract – Parental Leave
Melbourne Head Office – South Yarra
About Palace Cinemas
Palace Cinemas is Australia's leading group of premium independent cinemas, dedicated to delivering quality cinematic experiences across our national network. We bring together the best in local and international film, premium venues, and memorable events — all underpinned by our core values of culture, hospitality, enjoyment, efficiency, respect, and style.
About the Role
Palace Cinemas is seeking an energetic and relationship-driven National Events Manager to join our Head Office team on a 13 month maternity leave contract, commencing end of January 2026. You'll be the primary contact for key national clients and stakeholders, overseeing high-value enquiries end-to-end and ensuring exceptional delivery and strong commercial outcomes. You'll lead and support various state-based event teams who manage local and venue-specific bookings, working together to maximise results nationwide. Experience in events, hospitality, tourism, entertainment or corporate sales will set you up for success.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive revenue growth through proactive business development, sales outreach, and account management
* Manage end-to-end corporate and group bookings, from enquiry to event delivery
* Build strong, lasting relationships with corporate clients, community partners and local businesses
* Identify and develop new opportunities for private cinema hires, launches and film festivals
* Work closely with Cinema Managers and Head Office teams to ensure seamless delivery
* Track pipeline, activity and results against targets, with clear reporting and forecasting
* Provide close, hands‑on management of a team of event coordinators to ensure smooth planning and delivery of all events
Key Skills & Experience
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a polished, professional approach
* Demonstrated ability to build new client relationships and convert leads into sales
* Highly organised and detail-focused, managing multiple bookings and priorities with ease
* Self‑motivated and proactive, comfortable working independently and as part of a team
* Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to think on your feet during live events
* Proficient with CRM systems and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace tools
* Experience in hospitality, cinema, entertainment or multi‑site venues is highly regarded
Additional information
Palace Cinemas is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This role is primarily 9‑5 weekdays, but may include occasional evening, weekend, or public holiday work aligned to event requirements.
This is a full-time, 13 month contract role, ideally commencing in late January 2026.
If you're excited by the idea of creating unforgettable cinema events while growing meaningful partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.
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