TEQ’s vision is to inspire travellers to visit Queensland as their destination of choice through bold and globally recognised marketing and events that support growing overnight visitor expenditure (OVE) to $44.4 Billion by 2032. TEQ is committed to working collaboratively with key stakeholders to achieve this growth in Queensland’s visitor economy. 

The Destination Partnerships Specialist provides support to the Destination Partnerships Directors, who are responsible for leading TEQ’s strategic direction for Queensland’s destinations, using a partnership approach with key industry stakeholders including regional tourism organisations, tourism operators, local government, industry associations and internal TEQ departments.

The role will also lead the implementation of TEQ’s Host Program which ensures maximum value is derived from stakeholder engagement opportunities.  This ranges from VIP corporate hospitality ticketing to general attendance at sporting, cultural and lifestyle events across Queensland.

Key duties include:
Assisting with the coordination of destination-specific initiatives including:

• Various events, programs, projects in partnership with industry, RTOs and tourism operators
• Famil activity and networking functions aligned to TEQ Board visits across Queensland,
• Industry engagement webinars, and In-region events and activities.

Working with teams across TEQ to determine the best avenues to drive maximum value from stakeholder engagement opportunities at major events including:

• Managing the coordination and logistics of invitations, RSVP management and ticketing distribution for major events.
• Proactively review and improve guidelines and processes for TEQ’s Host Program to ensure effectiveness and efficiency, and
• Preparing reporting for TEQ’s Host Program.

Providing project management support across the Commercial and Partnerships Group.

For further information on the role please access the position description. 

For this role, we will consider your:  

• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines. 
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities. 
• Proactive problem solving with the ability to anticipate needs, troubleshoot issues independently and take initiative. 
• Strong ability to streamline and optimise workflows, ensuring the most efficient and effective ways of working.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional support and service to internal and external stakeholders.

To apply please submit your resume and a cover letter which outlines your skills and experience to the requirements above.

Applications close on 6 November 2024.

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)
• 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. 
• 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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