Senior Business Development Officer

4 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time
Overview

Destination 2045 is the Queensland Government's bold plan to deliver Queensland's tourism future and position us as a global tourism leader. The plan will enable our tourism industry, doubling the value of visitor expenditure to the state's economy to $84 billion by 2045 and delivering lasting benefits to Queensland communities.

We're looking for the best suited applicant for the role. We'll assess eligibility and suitability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles). We'll also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

Responsibilities
  • Build a culturally trusted relationship with Indigenous people and liaise, negotiate, and develop effective networks with senior internal and external stakeholders (including government agencies, industry, and business associations) including Indigenous businesses, Prescribed Body Corporates, and other key stakeholders (Regional Tourism Organisation, local tourism and small business networks, Traditional Owners)
  • Be the interface between Indigenous peoples/businesses and government for the commercial development of Indigenous tourism experiences, including delivery of workshops, engagement activities and collaborative projects to support Indigenous tourism outcomes.
  • Help the Indigenous businesses and Indigenous experience sector with clear guidance on framing their vision and pathway to success and securing collaborators and support on that pathway.
  • Respond to issues related to Indigenous tourism in the region, including emergent public facing matters that require positive negotiations and engagement.
  • Showcase Indigenous tourism success stories including preparing case studies.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of programs that will foster the economic development of the tourism industry, with a particular focus on business development of Indigenous tourism operators and experiences.
  • Participate in and lead (as appropriate) multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver timely responses to tourism industry related programs and initiatives and represent the department at interdepartmental and interagency meetings and forums as required.
  • Represent the department and Government at a range of regional, state and national forums that require a content specific perspective to enhance Queensland's economic competitiveness and performance in relation to tourism industry development and innovation.
  • Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.
  • This position services the southern Queensland regions (from Rockhampton through to the Gold Coast and western Queensland) and may require travel to other locations from time to time, including overnight stays.
Administration

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/659819/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025

Occupational group: Community Engagement and Education


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