Events & Activities Administration Coordinator
Hamilton Island Enterprises – Hamilton Island QLD
1d ago , from Hamilton Island Enterprises
Hamilton Island's Events and Activities division brings together a diverse range of experiences, from destination weddings and business events to leisure activities and special celebrations. Behind these experiences is a busy team managing the planning, logistics and administration that keep everything running smoothly.
We're looking for a highly organised, experienced and proactive Events and Activities Administration Coordinator to work closely with our Director of Events & Activities and Events Services Manager as well as support the wider department. This is a varied role with significant responsibility, requiring solid administrative and financial skills, sound judgement and the confidence to manage competing priorities across a large hospitality operation.
If you have a strong administration background, an interest in events and a desire to grow in this space, this could be the perfect next step. You'll gain exposure to a diverse events operation, build practical experience and develop your skills alongside an experienced team.
Why you'll love working with us
Work closely with senior leadership across a diverse Events and Activities division
Gain exposure to weddings, corporate events, photography and island activities
Take ownership of varied administration, financial and operational responsibilities
Develop valuable experience with opportunities to progress into events coordination
Live and work in the Whitsundays with subsidised accommodation and employee benefits
What you'll be doing
You'll play a central role in keeping the Events and Activities department organised and running efficiently. Working closely with the Director, internal event requests and bookings, prepare reports and financial documentation, and assist with budgets, invoicing,



reconciliations and expenditure tracking.
You'll also support departmental projects, including preparing briefs, assisting with capital expenditure processes, coordinating purchasing and ordering, and maintaining administrative systems such as FI and UKG for rostering and workforce updates.
With a wide variety of requests coming from across the business, you'll need to confidently manage priorities, handle confidential information and know when to take ownership or engage the right stakeholders. You'll also have opportunities to assist with activities coordination and selected corporate events, gaining valuable hands-on exposure to the wider events operation.
What we're looking for
Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Hospitality or Events Management, or equivalent practical experience
Demonstrated experience in a responsible administrative or coordination role, ideally within hospitality, events or a large operational environment
Strong financial administration skills, including invoicing, reconciliations, budgeting and reporting
Excellent organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities independently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience using business, booking or workforce management systems
A professional, mature and adaptable approach, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage confidential information
Current Driver's Licence and ability to obtain a Restricted Driver's Authority (RDA) (Essential)
About Hamilton Island
Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences - making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.
A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.
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📌 Events & Activities Administration Coordinator (Queensland)
🏢 Hamilton Island Enterprises
📍 Queensland