The Opportunity

Kingfisher Bay Resort and its natural surrounds provides the ideal location for special celebrations, conferences and educational groups who are seeking a destination with a difference. 

Bring your experience in event co-ordination to transform K'gari's unique wilderness into bespoke itineraries where guests can banquet under the stars, swim in fabulous Lake McKenzie, sail into the sunset on a champagne cruise or enjoy a bush tucker barbeque around a beachside campfire. 

Based at the resort, this is an opportunity to live and work on the world's largest sand island. You’ll be involved in a diverse scope of events from weddings, social groups, conferences and incentives plus a range of educational school groups.

Join an engaging events team and become part of this renowned leisure tourism brand in an industry where no two days are the same.

Skills and experience you'll bring to the role:

• Hold experience in a similar wedding & events coordination role
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to create rapport with clients
• Proficiency in general administration tasks and invoicing
• Strong collaboration skills within a large hotel/resort environment
• Passionate about events, hospitality and tourism
• Qualification in Events Management (highly regarded)
• Hold a valid QLD RSA (or the ability to obtain)
• Hold a valid QLD Driver's Licence

The Benefits - conditions apply

• $150.44 weekly living expenses (including accommodation + meals)
• Annual $1000 SeaLink Employee Travel Allowance 
• Worldwide ALL Heartist benefits program
• Free passenger ferry trips to-and-from the island
• 25% off resort dining, retail, and spa
• Access to the Sandbar pool and 24/7 gym
• Free 4WD island tours

About us

K'gari is a World Heritage listed island off Australia’s Eastern Queensland coast, is the world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km. With cool towering rainforests to walk through and explore, over 100 freshwater lakes to swim in, including the iconic Lake McKenzie and Lake Wabby, and an amazing beach highway, where else would you rather be.  

SeaLink K'gari is part of SeaLink Marine & Tourism, one of Australia's largest marine and tourism businesses with 11 business units across six states and territories, connecting our customers to many of Australia’s most beautiful island destinations and brilliant experiences.

With globally recognised brands such as SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises and Kingfisher Bay Resort we are a team who go beyond what others will do and are invested in supporting the communities and customers we serve.

SeaLink Marine and Tourism is part of the Kelsian Group - Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.

How to Apply

Click APPLY and complete the online application, uploading your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate for this position. 

Visa Applicants: If you are on a working holiday visa and wish to apply, you will need at least 5 months validity on your visa at time of application to be considered for this role. If you are looking to do your regional 88 days remote work to extend your visa, it is important to note that we DO NOT qualify for this program due to our location. 

All final applicants for this position will be required to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, as each application will be considered on its merits.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion.