Tourism Industry Development Officer

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Economic and Destination Development team as a Tourism Industry Development Officer. In this role, you will drive the strategic development and enhancement of the tourism industry and visitor economy across the MidCoast, helping to attract, retain, and develop new tourism products and experiences that raise the profile of our region. A key focus will be leading the delivery of actions outlined in the MidCoast Destination Management Plan, ensuring our visitor economy continues to grow and thrive.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Lead the implementation of the Destination Management Plan and support actions within the Visitor Services Strategy.
• Work closely with local tourism operators to strengthen and grow their businesses.
• Monitor industry performance by tracking key trends and conducting research.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with government and industry stakeholders to unlock funding and investment opportunities.
• Manage the research, preparation, and acquittal of tourism-related grants and funding applications.

What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Tourism, Economic Development or relevant experience
• Understanding of Local Government and the role it plays in further development of regional economies
• Experience in working with business/industry groups delivering benefits
• Competency in data entry, Microsoft office software and other technologies
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to prioritise
• Class C drivers licence

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development.

Salary: Commencing salary package range circa $74,700 to $89,700 dependent on past skills and experience plus superannuation.

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date:Sunday 19 October 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Tanya Lipus - Manager Economic and Destination Development who is the hiring manager for this role. Tanya can be reached on or

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Jess Anniwell - Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Jess can be reached on or at

How to apply:

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
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• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named 'Yalawanyi Ganya' which means "sitting/meeting place" in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.