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. This is a commuter role, ideal for a highly organised hospitality professional who thrives on delivering exceptional guest experiences and managing the full lifecycle of events across multiple venues.

Role Overview The Event Manager is responsible for managing the complete event journey from initial enquiry through to post‑event follow‑up. This includes driving enquiry generation, conducting site inspections, preparing quotations, coordinating resources, overseeing event execution, and managing billing and client communication. The role works closely with venue leadership, culinary teams, operations, and external suppliers to ensure seamless, high‑quality event delivery across all three venues.

Key Responsibilities

- Generate and respond to event enquiries across Samphire Rottnest, Hotel Rottnest and Isola Bar e Cibo
- Conduct site inspections and client meetings, both on‑island and off‑site as required
- 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




- Be the primary point of contact for clients before, during and after major events
- Attend and oversee key events to ensure service standards, brand alignment and guest satisfaction
- Manage event billing, invoicing and follow‑up communications
- Identify opportunities to enhance guest experience and grow event revenue across all venues
- Concert Program (Hotel Rottnest) - Assist management with the planning and facilitation of large-scale events. Ensure hands-on delivery of concerts at Hotel Rottnest.
- Maintain accurate records, databases and reporting related to events and sales activity

About you:

- Proven experience in events, conferencing or hospitality management
- Strong 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
- Prospect to shape and elevate the events offering across multiple brands
- Variety, autonomy and exposure to a diverse range of events

📌 Event Manager - Samphire Rottnest (Rottnest Island)
🏢 Hotel Rottnest and Samphire Rottnest
📍 Rottnest Island