Destination Events Leader

1 day ago

Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia Tourism and Events Queensland Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is a statutory body of the Queensland Government and the State's lead tourism marketing, destination and experience development and major events agency.

TEQ's vision is to inspire a global desire for Queensland by showcasing its unique identity through bold world-class marketing and events – driving travellers to choose our state and deepening pride in the place we call home.

About the role

The Destination Events Leader is a permanent position that is responsible for the strategic management and leveraging of Homegrown Queensland's Destination Events Fund to build a unique and diverse calendar across the state.

Key duties

  • Deliver initiatives aligned with TEQ's Event Strategy and Destination 2045.
  • Manage the Homegrown fund lifecycle, including grants, contracts, and compliance.
  • Lead strategic planning, risk management, and reporting for Destination Events.
  • Build and maintain stakeholder relationships to grow event value and impact.
  • Develop and implement marketing, feasibility, and investment strategies.
  • Provide expert guidance, leadership, and representation across the events portfolio.

For further information on the role please access the position description - Destination Events Leader

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.
  • Well-developed 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.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Arts, Business, Tourism, Event Management or related discipline.

To apply please submit your resume and a cover letter which outlines your skills and experience to the requirements above. Applications close Wednesday 1 October 2025.

We know recruitment agencies work hard to connect great people with great roles, however, on this occasion, we're handling this one ourselves. We kindly ask you not to reach out, thank you for your understanding.

Tourism and Events Queensland recognises the importance and uniqueness of Queensland's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and has developed a Reconciliation Action Plan to demonstrate our commitment towards reconciliation through how we operate and do business. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. This is an is an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

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