Destination Events Leader

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Tourism and Events Queensland Full time

The Destination Events Leader is responsible for the strategic management and leveraging of the Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP) to build a unique and diverse calendar that markets key experiences across the state.

This temporary opportunity is for an 18 month period.
Key duties

  • Execute initiatives identified within the TEQ Event Strategy 2032 and Towards Tourism 2032, as they relate to Destination Events.
  • Takes an industry centric approach to support Queensland's events industry to optimise outcomes and grow the value of events in Queensland.
  • Oversee the QDEP process including all operational and administrative aspects.
  • Oversee legal and contractual matters relating to QDEP events.
  • Develop, manage and maintain strategic relationships with event proponents, governing bodies, promoters, sponsors and advocates, QLD Government agencies, RTOs, Councils, third party event companies and suppliers and venue owners and managers
  • Manage the workflow, and provide leadership, mentoring, support and guidance to direct reports.
  • Participate in work activities outside of normal business hours including in the evenings and on the weekend and undertake domestic and on occasion international travel as required.
For further information on the role please access the position description.
Skills and Experience

For this role, we will consider your:

  • Highly developed people and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the regional, national and international events landscape with experience managing an event investment program.
  • Welldeveloped understanding of legal and contractual requirements with the ability to negotiate commercial contracts.
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills with experience in event development.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders with the ability to recognise and deal with politically sensitive and confidential issues.


There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however a degree in Arts, Business, Tourism, Event Management or related discipline is highly regarded.

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