Head of Marketing Events

For more than 55 years, Doltone House has been at the heart of Sydney’s hospitality and events landscape—where family tradition meets innovation, and where a passion for service creates unforgettable experiences. Today, that legacy has evolved into Doltone Hospitality Group (DHG), a multifaceted powerhouse delivering hospitality excellence across major venues, iconic cultural institutions, immersive dining precincts and international markets.

From the Sydney Opera House to Customs House, Sydney Town Hall, Darling Island and Jones Bay Wharf. From the innovative 3,000sqm Hay St Market to our new hospitality ventures at the redeveloped Sydney Fish Market—DHG continues to redefine experiences across the city’s most visited destinations. Beyond Australia, our Ovation brand delivers world-class hospitality to stadiums, hospitals, schools and corporate environments across New Zealand and now Sydney.

Doltone House Group in expanding and we are searching for a for a dynamic, strategic and creative Head of Marketing – Events to lead the marketing strategy for our diverse events portfolio. This includes weddings, corporate functions, conferences, social celebrations, tourism programs, and exciting new hospitality experiences.

Your Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the development and execution of the marketing strategy for the Events pillar, aligned with DHG’s brand vision and commercial objectives.
- Strengthen and evolve Doltone House’s brand positioning across weddings, corporate and social celebrations.
- Partner with the GM of Marketing to provide strategic insights, recommendations, and updates for board reporting.
- Drive end-to-end marketing campaigns across B2B, B2C, weddings, corporate, social and seasonal events.
- Oversee creative direction, content strategy, social media, and asset production to deliver compelling event marketing initiatives.
- Champion storytelling and brand consistency across digital, web, social, print, and experiential channels.
- Collaborate with the Head of Digital to optimise paid media, organic content, email, website performance, and data-driven campaigns.
- Lead marketing for marquee events, showcases, product launches, and high-profile celebrations, amplifying the brand through PR and influencer initiatives.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing marketing and creative team, managing agency partners to ensure innovation and quality.
- Work closely with Sales, Operations, Culinary, and Executive leadership to deliver cohesive campaigns that drive commercial results and exceptional customer experiences.

Your skills experience:

- Extensive experience: 7+ years in senior marketing roles, preferably within events, hospitality, tourism, or consumer lifestyle sectors.
- Proven leadership: A strong track record of leading teams and navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Marketing expertise: Deep knowledge across campaign development, content strategy, digital marketing, and brand management.
- Results-driven approach: Demonstrated success in delivering high-impact B2B and B2C marketing campaigns.
- Outstanding communication skills: Exceptional storytelling and stakeholder management abilities.
- Creative vision: The ability to translate strategy into compelling, engaging marketing initiatives.
- Innovative mindset: Proactive, forward-thinking, and committed to continuous improvement and accountability.

Why you will love working with us?

- Generous incentives with competitive perks
- Employee referral program – we reward you financially to recommending top talent like yourself
- Employee Assistance Program – 100% confidential
- Monthly Birthday & Anniversary Afternoon Tea – Mark your special moments with a relaxing afternoon tea designed to make you feel valued
- Expand your skills with career development and cross department transfer opportunities
- Exclusive Staff Discounts – Enjoy special savings at Hay St Market and the award‑winning Midden by Mark Olive, right at your fingertips.
- Supportive Team Culture

Please note: Shortlisting and interviews will commence after the Christmas break, when we return from 5 January 2026

Doltone Hospitality Group use is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equity and workplace diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

All applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

We respect your privacy – all aspects of the application process are completely confidential.

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