Team Leader

• Key leadership role in tourism and events
• Exciting opportunity to shape memorable community experiences
• Full-time, 3-year contract

Join one of South Australia's fastest-growing council areas and take the next step in your career with the Rural City of Murray Bridge. Here you'll grow professionally in a supportive, friendly and collaborative workplace that values your contribution and invests in your success.

We are a Growing, Thriving and Strong region with the vision and ambition to deliver great outcomes for our community. Our work is purposeful and people-focused, from shaping vibrant public spaces to delivering services and experiences that make a real difference.

Located just 75 kilometres from Adelaide in the picturesque Murraylands, our rural city blends community charm with rapidly growing urban areas. The Murray River is at our heart, surrounded by scenic reserves, walking trails and attractions such as Monarto Safari Park and the award-winning Bridgeport Hotel. We're an easy 45-minute commute from Adelaide and close to the Fleurieu Peninsula and Barossa Valley, offering something for everyone.

Murray Bridge is a significant growth area with strong employment prospects and exciting development ahead. Our revitalisation of public spaces has transformed the city and strengthened community pride, and we are committed to building on this momentum for the future.

About the role…

With an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of tourism initiatives and community events that showcase the region, we are seeking a proactive and experienced professional for the position of Team Leader - Tourism & Events.

Reporting to the Manager Economic Development, this role provides leadership to the Tourism, Events and Visitor Information Centre (VIC) teams and plays a key part in shaping the visitor experience and promoting the Rural City of Murray Bridge as a premier destination for residents and visitors alike.

What you will do…

• Provide leadership, guidance and direction to the Tourism, Events and VIC teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of tourism strategies, events and festivals that promote the Rural City of Murray Bridge and enhance community vibrancy.
• Manage team performance, budgets, and reporting to ensure delivery against strategic and operational objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners and regional networks to strengthen tourism and event outcomes.
• Align tourism and events initiatives with broader Council priorities, regional tourism strategies and community needs.
• Ensure operational excellence and adherence to Council values, fostering an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace.
• Represent Council at relevant forums, events and industry networks to promote the region and its strategic goals.

What they are looking for…

• Tertiary qualification
  (or Certificate/Diploma) in tourism, events, business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years'
  relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven experience
  in planning, coordinating and delivering tourism and/or event programs, including evaluation and reporting.
• Strong leadership
  and team management skills with a focus on collaboration, motivation and results.
• Excellent communication
  and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to manage diverse relationships.
• Demonstrated experience
  managing budgets and delivering projects within time and resource constraints.

This role requires an energetic, creative and community-focused leader who is passionate about tourism, events and creating memorable experiences that strengthen the identity and growth of a vibrant regional city.

This position offers a competitive remuneration package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive, flexible work environment that values innovation, wellbeing and work/life balance.

More information…

To obtain a copy of the Candidate Information Pack and to apply, please visit

and quote reference number
J8496
. Applications close
9am Monday 10th November.

Confidential enquiries can be directed to
Tamara Chambers on