An exciting opportunity to live and work in the red-center as an ASPCC Event Executive. Salary: $62,500-$72,500, based on experience - Australian citizen or hold a valid working visa. The Alice Springs Convention Centre forms part of the Lasseters Casino and IHG Crowne Plaza Lasseters. Lasseters is the center of entertainment in Alice Springs, offering guests deluxe-style accommodation rooms at a 41/2 star (AAA Tourism rated), allowing visitors to experience modern facilities in a desert setting. Purpose of Position The Event Executive possesses exceptional organisational and administrative skills to ensure event details are clearly communicated to all parties in a professional and timely manner, coordinate events, organise and conduct familiarisations and client appointments, meet and greet event organisers, and liaise with all necessary parties to ensure Alice Springs continues to be presented as an attractive conference destination. Key Accountabilities Regular liaison with the Convention Centre Manager and Event Manager to ensure consistency in information and follow through with function/conference requirements. Coordinate event details including menus, beverages, room layouts, audio-visual equipment, running sheets, themes, décor, entertainment, trade exhibitions, accommodation, billing details, floor plans, delivery of store requisitions, final catering numbers, etc. Ensure that function details are clearly communicated to all parties in a professional and timely manner. Prepare Event Orders with a considerable time frame for respective Department Managers. Arrange quotations for potential business and proactively trace all enquiries, tentative bookings, and leads. Effectively manage time and prioritise workloads. Organise and conduct Convention Centre familiarisations and client appointments. Meet and greet event organisers on arrival. Attend regular sales meetings, ensuring all traces and leads are followed up. Oversee the set-up of functions when required. Hand over each event and introduce organisers to Operational Management. Assist Event Manager and fellow Event Executives with the organisation and quoting of functions. Ensure that prospective clients are well aware of payment details. Liaise daily with the Sales Manager and co-workers. Ensure working hours are flexible to cater for the needs of functions/conferences in consultation with the Convention Centre Manager. Prepare reports for Convention Centre Manager as requested. Knowledge and Experience Event management experience preferable/desirable. Experience with a property management system (PMS) e.g. Opera, Protel. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Strong networking attributes. Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks. Able to use initiative and possess a can-do attitude. Demonstrated experience at an autonomous level. Problem-solving attributes. Ability to think laterally and creatively. An affinity and passion for marketing and/or gaming and hospitality. Qualifications Ideally a relevant tertiary qualification in Event Management, Hospitality or equivalent experience. General Travel on official business may be required. An NT Driver Licence and motor vehicle are required. Some flexibility with hours of work (occasional evening/weekend work required). #J-18808-Ljbffr