Emerging Tourism Advisor

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. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee guides TEQ in areas of cultural integrity, reconciliation, and tourism development. The Committee works through the values of respect, reciprocity, relationships, and reconciliation.

About the role

TEQ invites applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to join as an Emerging Tourism Advisor to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee.

The Emerging Tourism Advisor will join the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee as an observer, providing a perspective on key cultural and tourism matters.

This role offers a valuable opportunity to engage with industry experts, contribute to important discussions, and gain firsthand experience in corporate governance and help shape respectful representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in tourism.

This is an 18-month appointment that includes a minimum of three meetings per year, with a sitting fee of $500 payable for each meeting attended. It is not a full-time role, but rather a commitment to participate as a member of the committee for the duration of the 18 months.

Key duties

• Attend at least three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee meetings per year as an observer
• Offer perspectives from a younger generation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Engage with and learn from industry experts and TEQ Board members
• Build knowledge and skills in tourism, events, and governance
• Contribute to TEQ's reconciliation initiatives and support the development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural tourism experiences

For further information on the role please access Emerging Tourism Advisor Information

We are seeking candidates who:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Have experience connecting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or industries in Queensland
• Are passionate about tourism, storytelling, and cultural engagement
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
• Are eager to learn about corporate governance and the tourism sector
• Have employer support to participate in the Committee (if currently employed)

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by Monday 22 September. In your cover letter please share some of your background and answer the questions below. Note, your response should be no longer than two pages in length.

• The country or community you come from.
• Your experience connecting or working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples or communities in Queensland.
• What knowledge, skills and experience will you contribute to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee?
• What knowledge, skills and experience do you hope to gain from being a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee?
• 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. What does this mean to you?

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.

Additional Information

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months after the closing date of the original vacancy and may be used for recurring or similar vacancies.
• A probationary period of three months will apply to appointees external to TEQ

Pre-employment checks will occur prior to any offer of employment being made. Checks may include:

• Referees
• Proof of eligibility for appointment (i.e. residency/citizenship status or evidence of your Australian working visa)
• Criminal history

• Qualifications – the panel will need to sight your qualifications (mandatory requirements only)

• Within one month of commencing employment, the successful applicant is required to disclose any employment as a lobbyist in the previous two years.

• The recommended applicant will be required to disclose any serious disciplinary action taken against them in public sector employment.
• Applicants who have accepted a voluntary medical or early retirement, redundancy or retrenchment from the Queensland Government are required to indicate this in their application.
• Late applications cannot be submitted via the online job boards so please allow enough time before the closing date to submit your application. The selection panel will decide if they will accept a late application.

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