Coordinator - Tourism and Events

7 months ago


Sunshine Coast, Australia Dean & Ling Pty Ltd Full time

Support & Grow the Prosperity of the Region
- Provide Vision, Promote Innovation & Influence Outcomes
- Idyllic & Growth Focused Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in the western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, they are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining their country charm. Local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

The vision for the Gympie region is to be the natural choice to live, work and play and their purpose is to actively serve the community and plan for the future of their region.

The Coordinator - Tourism & Events reports to the Manager of Communications, Business & Engagement and aims to support and grow the prosperity of the region by encouraging and identifying opportunities, focusing on tourism and events. Leading a small team, you will be accountable for ensuring the implementation of strategic business objectives to achieve optimum outcomes for the organisation. The role will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the Tourism and Events functions of Council are managed efficiently and effectively to support the delivery of Council's outcomes.

Specific accountabilities include:

- Create and deliver a full tourism service for visitor and residents.
- Actively pursue opportunities for the benefit of the service, community and visitors.
- Run tourism sector events to obtain a full 360 view of tourism priorities, to ensure ongoing communication with industry and work as a collective.
- Form, create, and continue partnerships for the benefit of the tourism sector that results in increased event visitation to the region, economic growth and improved community outcomes.
- Play a key advisory role to stakeholder groups in the planning, communication, promotion, resourcing, logistics and operation of events including the coordination of any council facilitated services.
- Negotiate agreements with State, Federal departments and external companies/businesses on behalf of Gympie Regional Council.
- Positions the region as an events destination for social, arts and cultural, sporting and business events through the production or procurement of major events.
- Assist with budgets and monitor relevant income and expenditure of the approved events budgets in accordance with Council, organisational and Branch strategies and in line with organisational timeframes and standards.

Identified as having significant talent, you must possess drive and determination to succeed in an ever-changing environment. You will demonstrate outstanding communication skills, a collaborative style and an ability to influence and negotiate with numerous stakeholders. You will possess relevant qualifications, developing and implementing Tourism, Events and marketing plans.

Your ability to understand key business drivers and translate these into sound commercial decisions in a similar environment or related industry will be highly regarded. Finally, it goes without saying that you will be skilled in inspiring individuals and teams in the pursuit of results. For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

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