Total 21 programme director job vacancies in Information Technology category in Australia

We’re looking for a dynamic Director of Talent and Culture. In this key role, you'll shape a positive and inclusive culture that drives employee engagement and supports our properties  growth. If you're passionate about building strong teams and fostering a great work environment, we’d love to hear from you!

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent across all hotel departments.
• Drive employee engagement and foster a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Oversee the onboarding process for new hires and ensure smooth integration into the team.
• Manage employee performance and provide coaching to department heads and managers.
• Design and execute training and development programs to enhance employee skills and career growth.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, hotel policies, and health and safety regulations.
• Develop compensation and benefits strategies to remain competitive and align with the hotel’s objectives.
• Lead the creation and execution of diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Support leadership in succession planning and talent management efforts.
• Promote employee recognition programs and initiatives to boost morale and motivation.
• Address employee relations issues, mediate disputes, and foster a supportive working environment.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning for organizational growth and development.
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics to improve workforce productivity and retention

Reporting directly to a dedicated and experienced Portfolio General Manager, you will have the opportunity to steer and direct the highly engaged F&B, Front Office, Reservations & Engineering teams to success.

You will be supported by an experienced ExCom team from T&C, Sales & Marketing, Finance and Revenue and have direct access to the hotel asset management team, working collaboratively to ensure optimisation of revenue generation and ultimate guest satisfaction.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Provide operational and strategic direction to hotel management team, and support manager’s in their individual roles to ensure the best possible outcomes
• Prepare end of month reporting and attend owners meetings with the Portfolio General Manager to best represent the operations of the hotel
• Promote the Hotel’s ongoing ESG commitments, ensuring green choices are made in line with our roadmap to carbon and energy reduction and bringing to life our social elevator philosophy
• Conduct regular analysis on all departments to continuously improve productivity, quality, market competitiveness and service standards
• Engage with our loyal guests, seeking feedback and setting strategies for increased customer satisfaction and RPS across our rooms and F&B offerings

For more information, a confidential discussion or to apply, please reach out to [email protected]

A Career that lets your passion shine:

• Lead and mentor the sales team to meet and exceed revenue targets across all market segments
• Plan, refine and execute sales strategies to maximize room occupancy, event bookings, and corporate partnerships
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners, identifying new business and fostering ongoing connections
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager to align the Sales strategy and capitalise on brand initatives
• Analyze market trends to identify growth opportunities and drive competitive strategies
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure the Hotel's goals are met
• Represent Sofitel Gold Coast at key industry events and networking to enhance brand visibility and drive business

Reporting to the Portfolio General Manager for Capitaland, we are currently seeking a Director of Engineering to join our dynamic professional team. This role is suitable for an astute & experienced operational professional, who understands the intrinsic nature of an established building & the requirements of a 5 star property.    

What is the role all about:

• Leading and developing a team of maintenance professionals
• Leading a team to plan and carry out preventative maintenance and general repairs throughout the hotel to ensure standards are maintained for guest comfort
• Designing and implementing solutions to improve energy management and conservation
• Contractor negotiations
• ESG Management
• Ensuring the hotel upholds OH&S and fire safety responsibilities
• Audit reporting and monthly maintenance reporting
• Ensure the quality of records for repair work and daily checks as required by local
• Council & Government specifications
• Liaising closely with other departments to ensure minimal impact of repairs and maintenance on operations
• Researching, recommending and liaising with the Portfolio General Manager regarding procedures to improve the overall efficiency of the department
• Carrying out project work as required and/or as required
• Prepare and submit & manage capex proposals

As Director of Sales, you will be instrumental in driving revenue growth and enhancing our market presence at the Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort & Sunshine Coast Convention Centre. This pivotal role involves developing effective sales strategies and fostering strong partnerships to maximize profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Sales Performance: Develop and implement sales strategies for both the Resort and Convention Centre to capitalize on opportunities and increase profitability.
• Budget Management: Oversee all Sales and Conference & Events budgets, ensuring financial targets are consistently met.
• Collaborate with Marketing: Partner with the Portfolio Marketing Team to execute integrated Sales, Marketing, Loyalty, and digital initiatives effectively.
• Revenue Team Partnership: Work closely with the Revenue team to create targeted action plans by segment, ensuring alignment with revenue goals.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of sales professionals, providing regular coaching and strategic guidance.
• Performance Monitoring: Continuously assess sales performance against forecasts and budgets, adjusting strategies as necessary to optimize results.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Resort Owners, regional tourism bodies, clients, and key partners.

• Be a trusted advisor to the GM, and partner to ExCom with the ability to see multiple viewpoints and execute agreed plans with empathy and professionalism
• Act as an employee advocate and maintain high ethical standards – ensuring consultation, collaboration and coaching are at the core of how we implement initiatives
• Advise, consult and partner with leadership team regarding workforce planning, succession planning, building leadership capability, performance management and coaching, team building and change management.
• Promote and implement Accor diversity initiatives, ensuring engagement & promotion
• Sensitively manage IR and performance issues within the Hotel
• Lead and mentor a team of passionate T&C professionals

As Director of Engineering, you will oversee all aspects of building maintenance, from planned preventive measures to emergency repairs, ensuring our property remains in pristine condition. Your expertise will guide the effective management of outsourced services, adherence to contracts, and sustainability programs. You'll also manage utility consumption, enhance energy and water efficiency, and maintain compliance with Australian Standards and safety regulations. Your leadership will ensure our hotel’s assets are optimized, and external areas are maintained to our high brand standards.

Financial acumen is key as you assist in controlling expenditure and managing CAPEX projects. Your strategic oversight will be crucial in selecting suppliers, tracking project completion, and ensuring cost-effective operations. As a vital link between the engineering department and the broader hotel team, you will drive efficiency, maintain high standards, and ensure every detail contributes to an exceptional guest experience.

The Director of Food and Beverage at Sofitel Brisbane Central is responsible for leading managers and team members in the food and beverage outlets and meeting and events operations to ensure the seamless execution of luxury food and beverage service in the hotel.

This role is hands on and requires leadership through action. It’s perfect for the person who is passionate about developing others and seeing them succeed. Being a leader in guest service will come naturally to you, from your passion for guest and team satisfaction and engagement. Driving innovation and efficiencies from ideas to successful implementation in the outlets will lead you to deliver products and experiences that are second to none.

Success in this role is the ability to display humble excellence by leading from the front, developing your people, and providing amazing experiences, all with a flair of Frenchness that is part of the Sofitel brand DNA.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee all hotel food and beverage and meeting and events operations
• Provide direction and guidance to the relevant managers to ensure profitable and engaging departments
• Live and breathe the Sofitel values and brand pillars, ensuring these are evident in all food and beverage areas and team member behaviours
• Be a leader for sustainability and social responsibility and encourage the team's participation 
• Drive innovation within the food and beverage teams and operations
• Collaborate with other hotel departments to strategise on new product and service offerings
• Promote a strong culture and a team focused on creating unforgettable guest experiences.

Reporting to the General Manager, being an active member of the Executive Committee, you will work closely with the General Manager and hotel leadership team with main duties that include but are not limited to:

•  Analysing and identifying with rigor financial pressure points and opportunities to maximise efficiencies and flow through

•  Actively contribute to the hotel Executive Committee with input into the successful strategic direction of the hotel

•  Monitoring all financial systems for the Hotel to improve and streamline procedures ensuring compliance

•  Preparing annual budgets, monthly forecasting, Profit and Loss statements, BAS, Payroll Tax and Management reports in accordance with deadlines and legislative requirements

•  Continue supporting the development and growth of an enthusiastic finance team with a commercially astute, accountable and rigorous financial focus.

•  Engage with Department Leaders to develop effective measures and execute proper strategies to enhance departmental profitability and service quality targets

•  Create a team that works together with trust and takes responsibility to meet the goals of the department and the hotel

The Director of Marketing is responsible for enhancing and maximising the profile of Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort and its various outlets. We are looking for someone with experience in:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies that align with the hotel's luxury branding and business goals. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance the hotel's market presence and revenue generation.
• Digital Marketing Expertise: Spearhead digital marketing initiatives across various platforms, including social media, email marketing, SEO/SEM, and the hotel’s various websites. Focus on leveraging digital tools to enhance guest engagement and retention and on-going reporting.  A test and learn mindset is preferable.
• Brand Management: Uphold and elevate the hotel’s luxury brand identity across all marketing channels, ensuring consistency and high standards in all communications and promotional materials.
• Market Analysis: Continuously monitor market trends and competitor strategies to adapt and refine marketing tactics. Utilise data analytics to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and make data-driven decisions.
• Customer Relationship Management: Oversee the development and enhancement of CRM systems and strategies, across our various outlets, to better understand guest needs and preferences, aiming to personalize experiences and increase guest loyalty.
• Budget Management: Manage the marketing budget efficiently, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across digital and traditional channels for maximum return on investment.
• Team Development: Build, mentor, and lead a marketing team that is proactive and innovative. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Partnership and Collaboration: Establish and maintain productive relationships with external partners, including digital marketing agencies, media outlets, and technology providers, to ensure the hotel remains at the forefront of marketing innovations.
• Content Creation: Oversee the creation of compelling and high-quality content that reflects the luxury and uniqueness of the hotel experience, tailored for specific platforms and target audiences.
• Event Marketing: Leverage significant hotel events and partnerships to create buzz and drive bookings, coordinating with sales teams to maximize exposure and revenue opportunities.
• Hands-On Involvement: Actively engage in day-to-day marketing activities and campaign execution, demonstrating a hands-on approach to managing digital platforms and direct marketing efforts. Ensure personal involvement in critical projects to guide the team towards achieving excellence and innovation in all marketing endeavors.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with other hotel departments, such as Sales, F&B and Guest Experience, to ensure a seamless flow of communications and to capitalise on cross-functional revenue opportunities. Facilitate regular meetings and collaborative projects to align strategies and enhance the overall effectiveness of marketing efforts across the hotel.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager, you are responsible for the overall function of proactive sales, marketing and PR to maximise performance, drive RGI improvements, profitability and return on investment managing activity and total revenue generation. 

You should have proven record as a hunter and converter of business in a number of market segments. You will form strategic external alliances and partners to support the Hotel’s positioning and actively promote the Hotel and brand through community and professional involvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and maximise profitability across the business.
• Execute sales strategies for the Hotel within designated region across all market segments.
• Conduct needs analysis relating to sales of each of the hotel to determine areas requiring particular focus.
• Act as primary point of contact for Hotels including the coordination and leadership of site inspections to assist conversion
• Manage the Hotel RFP submissions and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Oversee the negotiation of contracts and agreements with clients, ensuring terms are favourable and align with company objectives.
• Support and champion the loyalty culture throughout the region including hotel recruitment, activation and member engagement initiatives.
• Drive sales activity within region including leveraging meeting planner to drive C&E revenues.
• Proactively engage with C&E sales and delivery of product.
• Maintain a comprehensive level of property product knowledge and actively sell all attributes of the Hotel including Conference facilities and Food and Beverage features
• Work collaboratively with Marketing and Revenue to ensure room night and revenue targets are appropriately supported.

To be successful in this role you'll have demonstrated excellence in these fields at a similar level as well as outstanding internal stakeholder and owner management, understanding of brand delivery and the ability to impact and influence the overall business agenda and execution. You'll bring great knowledge and experience, be forward thinking and inspirational with a warm and approachable manner.

What we need from you

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate commercial acumen by maintaining awareness of unfolding business performance, market influences and trends as well as commercial agility by adapting tactics and plans to enable the hotel's businesses to stay ahead of the curve.

Swissôtel Sydney, part of Accor’s Premium brands, have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, driven and ambitious Associate Director of Sales with a focus on the Corporate market to complete our Sales & Marketing Team.  

Reporting to the Commercial Director, the Associate Director of Sales will drive the Corporate sales strategy of the hotel, maximise revenue opportunities and achieve a reputation as a market leader in the industry. 

Responsibilities and duties (but not limited to):

• Develop, maintain and manage strong relationships with key clients to ensure market share growth across the Corporate market
• Work closely with the Commercial Director to achieve corporate rooms revenue and meetings budgets
• Utilise all resources to identify and assess new business opportunities
• Set and deliver strategy in conjunction with the leadership team to ensure annual corporate room night/revenue objects are exceeded
• Implementation of sales call plan to promote the growth of existing accounts
• Conduct famils and appropriate treatment of VIP clients to establish relationships and maximise all sales opportunities 

What you'll be doing…

The Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery is looking for an experienced Director of Sales & Marketing with an extensive 5 star luxury background to join our team. With a commitment to exceeding guest expectations, we are poised for a new era of growth and we seek a visionary leader to shape the trajectory of our hotel to even greater heights.

Envision a role where opulence meets innovation, and excellence is not just a standard but a way of life. As the Director of Sales and Marketing, you will be the driving force behind our hotel's market presence and revenue growth. Your strategic acumen and creative flair will shape campaigns that captivate, engage, and resonate with our diverse audience. Your role is not just about selling rooms, restaurants and meeting space; it's about curating a lifestyle, an experience that defines the epitome of luxury.

Reporting to the General Manager you will be responsible for:

• Executing sales strategies for the Hotel across all market segments.
• Have a complete understanding of the Hotel sales vision; its products, services, and rate structure to fulfil business objectives.
• Actively sell all attributes of the Hotel including Conference facilities and Food and Beverage features.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Revenue to ensure room night and revenue targets are appropriately supported.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Revenue to ensure ongoing research and analysis of product, price, and performance metrics of the agreed competitive sets in order to drive above market performance through identification of opportunities.
• Identify new opportunities for the Hotel and across the Accor business.
• Work with the Director of Revenue and Regional Director of Sales & Marketing to achieve optimum revpar/revenue/yield results for all segments of the business unit.
• Develop a strategic plan for identifying major accounts and business opportunities.
• Review weekly forecasts and market share reports and actively participate in ensuring business levels and market share is maintained.
• Ensure the team is maximising hotel revenue through effective pricing, space management and conversion, therefore increasing revenue in the key segments that generate the highest yield.
• Ensure maximisation of revenue from Conference & Incentive segments by promoting the Hotel’s Food and Beverage outlets.
• Explore opportunities for joint ventures with domestic industry partners that produce viable sales revenue.
• Establish a high profile across the region and with key accounts.
• Act as primary point of contact for the hotel including the coordination and leadership of site inspections to assist conversion.

About you:

• Contagiously passionate about Guests and Hospitality?
• Natural with a sparkle, always eager to be original and share new ideas?
• Operations expert for an amazing team?

If yes, then this is a fantastic opportunity to become Director of Operations at the Novotel & ibis styles Melbourne Airport.

This is a varied role that requires excellent leadership and communication skills along with a hands-on management approach.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee all aspects of the operation to ensure that the hotel functions at an optimal level in key areas including service, revenue generation and cost management.
• Ensure that guest experience is the focus.
• Maintain a culture which is service focused, positive and driven to succeed, open to change and creative in approach.
• Identify new business opportunities and build up long term business relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-On Leadership: Lead by example in providing exceptional high-end dining and service, ensuring every guest experience exceeds expectations.

• Team Motivation and Development: Maintain a motivated and highly skilled team, fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring a high standard of guest satisfaction.

• Talent Recruitment and Management: Collaborate with Outlet Managers and the Talent & Culture Team to recruit new team members and manage the life cycle of each staff member, from appraisal to performance coaching.

• Strategic Marketing and Revenue Generation: Develop marketing and promotions plans to drive incremental revenue and enhance guest engagement.

• Financial Accountability: Manage monthly costs, inventory, and daily operating expenses, ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of budgeted profit targets.

• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with all statutory, HSE standards, procedures, and processes, prioritizing the safety and well-being of both guests and staff.

• Reporting and Communication: Monitor, report, and document all operations with detailed explanations, and liaise with the General Manager on finance matters or discrepancies.

Reporting to the Portfolio General Manager, you will be part of the leadership team and manage engineering function with a hands on approach.

Keys duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure compliance standards are met in aspects of building, equipment, energy consumption, water, contractors, environmental and other brand programs.
• Proactively review hotel products, carry out maintenance and general repairs to ensure the smooth operation of all hotel departments
• Contractor Management
• Be actively involved in the Health & Safety of our guests and our team members
• Manage capital expenditure projects
• Develop and implement effective strategies and solutions to improve energy management, water management and conservation
• Drive Team Member Engagement and promote a positive team culture

The Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park are looking for an experienced senior human resources professional to take on the role of Director of Talent and Culture to join the Executive Team.

As the Director of Talent and Culture, you will partner with the business to develop and embed successful HR solutions. You will play an important role in leading and coaching our Talent and Culture Advisor, in addition to building the capabilities across our leadership team.

What you will be doing

• Overseeing the entire Talent & Culture function with a hands on approach
• Developing and implementing a strategic Talent and Culture plan for the Hotels
• Providing of advice and support to department managers
• Participating strategically in the team engagement action plan
• Managing industrial relations, ensuring legislative compliance and best practices are met.
• Leading and fostering talent development

ALL about the role:

• Plan, develop and implement promotional strategies and marketing plans.​

• Upholding the portfolio brand standards, maximizing profitability, meeting targets and exceeding clients' needs​

• Work collaboratively with the entire Sales & Marketing team to achieve overall business objectives.​

• Understand competitor strengths and ongoing sales activities​

• Liaise with the Accor National Sales team to ensure access to key accounts and maximize any sales opportunities.​

• You will guide and lead other team members to succeed in setting goals. 

We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Portfolio Director of Talent and Culture to work on a Full Time basis. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the human resources function and supporting the growth and development of the team with a hands on approach.

Keys duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reporting to the Portfolio General Manager, you will collaborate with the Leadership Team to provide  guidance, motivation & advice on all HR related matters
• Drive Team Member Engagement and promote a positive culture
• Develop and continually review HR strategy on learning & development, engagement, recruitment / retention,  rewards & recognition, workforce planning & people initiatives
• Act as a trusted advisor and provide advice in the resolution of issues including performance management, grievances, investigations, role changes and remuneration reviews
• Complete HR reports and projects

About You… 

You’re energetic, love to chat and genuinely a people’s person. You are always a step ahead of the rest and a self-starter who will make this role their own. A Entrepreneurial mindset, you relish being a mentor, a leader, who enjoys food & wine. You like Accor, are ‘relentlessly guest obsessed’. Everything you do, helps our guests feel welcome and valued, to give them the best experience possible.

The Role 

This is an opportunity to develop and execute the food & beverage strategy for the hotel and take full accountability for business goals. This position reports to the General Manager, collaborates closely with the hotel leadership team, and is responsible for Food & Beverage business, talent development, guest experience and maximising revenue and overall financial performance of the various venues;

• Small Holdings bakery café
• Bocatta Italian restaurant and bar
• Amber State taphouse
• In-room dining, mini bar and banquets

What you’ll be doing ?

• Designing, costing and implementing innovative menus incorporating both Accor standards and standalone venue positioning
• Owning, creating and driving revenue
• Maintaining Food, Beverage and wage costs in line with budget
• Staying aware of market trends on food and competitors
• Proactively setting, implementing and reviewing service standards
• Ensuing safety & hygiene standards & compliance across the food and beverage operation to achieve HACCP standards.
• Employee recruitment, training and development including - people succession planning for sustainable succes.

Operating as a strategic business partner that will champion all things safety, security, engineering and sustainability and lead and coordinate the overall activities of the Engineering department & collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless hotel operation.

What you’ll be doing:

Identify and implement new ideas, technologies, or processes to increase organisational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or savings for the engineering department and hotel.

• Undergo and lead detailed defect requirements for pre and post opening of the hotel
• Planning and execution of the preventive maintenance plan
• Energy sufficiency in the best sustainable way possible
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for all equipment and facilities
• Ensure that the hotel meets or exceeds all safety and environmental regulations
• Implement energy-efficient practices to reduce operational costs
• Develop and manage budgets for engineering and maintenance projects
• Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment