We are excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced and passionate
Event Manager
to join our team on Rottnest Island, overseeing events across Samphire Rottnest, Hotel Rottnest, and Isola Bar e Cibo.
Role Overview
The Event Manager leads the operational planning and execution of all events across the venue portfolio, ensuring effective coordination of staffing, logistics, suppliers, facilities, food and beverage delivery, and guest services.
Working closely with the leadership team, culinary teams, operational departments, and external contractors, the Event Manager ensures all events are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with organisational standards, budgets, and service expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the successful planning and execution of weddings, conferences, corporate functions, educational groups and special events across our venues.
Be the primary point of contact for clients before, during and after major events.
Prepare accurate and timely event proposals, quotations and contracts.
Produce detailed Event Orders (BEOs) and function run sheets.
Coordinate labour, staffing, equipment and operational resources for events.
Liaise with kitchen, bar, operations and external suppliers to ensure smooth execution.
Lead onsite event operations, ensuring all logistics, staffing, vendor deliverables,



venue requirements, and service standards are executed according to plan.
Oversee event setup, delivery, and pack-down activities, proactively resolving operational issues to ensure a seamless guest experience.
Manage event billing, invoicing and follow‐up communications
Concert Program (Hotel Rottnest) - Assist management with the planning and facilitation of large-scale events.
Ensure hands-on delivery of concerts at Hotel Rottnest.
About you:
Proven experience in events, conferencing or hospitality management
Solid organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communication and client‐relationship skills
Commercially minded with the ability to upsell and maximise event revenue
Comfortable managing multiple events across different venues simultaneously
Familiarity with Ivvy event management systems and H&L; POS/finance processes is desirable
Why Join Us
Work across iconic venues on Rottnest Island
Be part of a passionate, high‐performing hospitality team
Opportunity to shape and elevate the events offering across multiple brands
Variety, autonomy and exposure to a diverse range of events
This is a commuter role requiring regular travel from the mainland to Rottnest Island
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📌 Event Manager - Samphire Rottnest (Perth)
🏢 Hotel Rottnest and Samphire Rottnest
📍 Perth