Hospitality and Event Coordinator

Hospitality and Event Coordinator

Catholic Education - Diocese of Wollongong (see more jobs from this school)

Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 12 April 2026

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW) comprises 38 Catholic schools with more then 20,000 students enrolled across the Illawarra, Macarthur, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands regions.

Location: Emmaus Catholic Education Centre, Macarthur

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Executive Director of Schools invites applicants from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for this permanent full time position of Hospitality and Event Coordinator, Emmaus Centre.

Reporting to the Operations and Administrative Services Manager, Emmaus Centre, Campbelltown this position exists to support the day to day duties of providing administrative, hospitality and event services to staff, students and visitors of the Emmaus Centre, Campbelltown.

YOUR IMPACT

As the face of the front counter, you will be responsible for:

• Manage all front of office enquiries to the Emmaus Centre including deliveries and visitors
• Coordinate incoming event enquiries from the Event Coordination Form, liaising with Service Area administrators and facilitators
• Organise hospitality and catering requests with preferred suppliers and following guidelines on CEDoW Stewardship of Funds
• Maintain the Emmaus Centre Bookings Resource Calendar for all room bookings and parking
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact during events to troubleshoot any issues that arise,ensuring a seamless experience for guests and presenters
• Raise purchase requisitions in TechnologyOne and goods receipt
• Monitor student centre bookings and provide administrative assistance to students studying at Emmaus Centre
• Provide administrative support to the Operations and Administrative Services Manager, Emmaus Centre

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an office environment
• Minimum Cert IV in business administration, hospitality or equivalent
• Proficient knowledge and experience in the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Platform
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-centric focus
• Excellent time management skills, working to deadlines with attention to detail
• Effective organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, judgement and discretion
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to show initiative, be proactive and self-motivated
• Willingness to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the business in which the organisation operates

Desirable

• Experience using Technology One

WHY WORK WITH CEDOW?

At CEDoW, we believe in supporting those who support our students. This role offers:

• A salary of $70,967 to 76,529 plus superannuation (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Laptop provided and to be used in line with CEDoW policy and procedure
• An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education
• Additional ex-gratia leave during the Christmas period
• Employees are eligible for Fitness Passport, giving you and your family discounted access to a wide network of fitness facilities

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria. Please keep your response to the equivalent of 2 A4 pages in length.

To find out more or to have a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Natasha Hamilton - Operations and Administrative Services Manager, Emmaus Centre on 0429 193 168

Applications Close: Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11:55pm