Director (Tourism Experience and Visitor Services) (708051)

Tasmanian Government; Launceston; On-site; AUD 161,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Tasmanian Government is seeking a Director (Tourism, Experience and Visitor Services) to lead Tasmania’s Parks and Wildlife Service tourism and visitor programs from Hobart or Launceston.

This Senior Executive role focuses on sustainable tourism, strategic policy, and strong stakeholder engagement to deliver exceptional visitor experiences in Tasmania’s national parks and reserves.

Qualifications

• Senior Executive role requiring strategic leadership in government agency.
• Experience in tourism, visitor services, or park management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership to the Tourism, Experience and Visitor Services Branch and contributing to the broader leadership of the Parks and Wildlife Service.
• Leading tourism, visitor services, business enterprises, booking systems, interpretation and engagement, content and partnership functions across Tasmania’s parks and reserves.
• Driving sustainable tourism opportunities and visitor experiences that align with conservation and protection objectives.
• Building strong partnerships with government, Aboriginal communities, industry, community groups and other stakeholders.
• Providing high-level strategic advice to the Deputy Secretary, Secretary and Ministers on tourism, visitor services and related policy matters.
• Overseeing strategic initiatives including tourism planning, commercial opportunities, visitor services and revenue strategy.

Job description

Director (Tourism, Experience and Visitor Services) (708051)

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
Parks and Wildlife Service
Tourism, Experience and Visitor Services

Applications must be submitted by Monday 16 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Monday 16 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Senior Executive - Level 1 - Payment of Salary above the base salary of the advertised range is subject to an annual performance assessment

$160,757 to $176,720 per annum

Employment type:

Senior Executive

Region:

South, North, To be negotiated, Statewide

Location:

Hobart or Launceston

Oversee the Tourism, Experience and Visitor Services Branch which is responsible for facilitating the sustainable use of Tasmania’s parks and reserves, consistent with the values of presentation, conservation and protection of Tasmania’s protected natural and cultural assets, to meet the Division’s vision and goals.Deliver high level tourism services and programs provided by the Parks and Wildlife Service and commercial operators that meet and exceed the expectations of our community and visitors to our parks and reserves.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is committed to our vision of “Delivering a sustainable Tasmania” where our natural resources, cultural values and environment are recognised and used sustainably to support our future prosperity. We take pride in fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity is embraced, and safety is paramount.

The role of Director (Tourism, Experience and Visitor Services) is a unique opportunity to influence how visitors experience Tasmania’s iconic national parks and reserves while supporting the sustainable management and protection of some of the State’s most significant natural and cultural assets.

Key focus areas include:

• Providing strategic leadership to the Tourism, Experience and Visitor Services Branch and contributing to the broader leadership of the Parks and Wildlife Service.
• Leading tourism, visitor services, business enterprises, booking systems, interpretation and engagement, content and partnership functions across Tasmania’s parks and reserves.
• Driving sustainable tourism opportunities and visitor experiences that align with conservation and protection objectives.
• Building strong partnerships with government, Aboriginal communities, industry, community groups and other stakeholders.
• Providing high-level strategic advice to the Deputy Secretary, Secretary and Ministers on tourism, visitor services and related policy matters.
• Overseeing strategic initiatives including tourism planning, commercial opportunities, visitor services and revenue strategy.

To succeed in this role, you will be a highly capable senior executive leader with extensive experience leading tourism, visitor service, policy or operational functions within a complex environment. You will demonstrate strong strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, together with the ability to influence outcomes, drive organisational performance and deliver sustainable visitor and tourism outcomes for Tasmania.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We encourage you to get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role if you have any questions.

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Award:

Senior Executive - Level 1 - Payment of Salary above the base salary of the advertised range is subject to an annual performance assessment

$160,757 to $176,720 per annum

Employment type:

Senior Executive

Region:

South, North, To be negotiated, Statewide

Location:

Hobart or Launceston

Oversee the Tourism, Experience and Visitor Services Branch which is responsible for facilitating the sustainable use of Tasmania’s parks and reserves, consistent with the values of presentation, conservation and protection of Tasmania’s protected natural and cultural assets, to meet the Division’s vision and goals.Deliver high level tourism services and programs provided by the Parks and Wildlife Service and commercial operators that meet and exceed the expectations of our community and visitors to our parks and reserves.

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

Award:

Senior Executive - Level 1 - Payment of Salary above the base salary of the advertised range is subject to an annual performance assessment

$160,757 to $176,720 per annum

Employment type:

Senior Executive

Region:

South, North, To be negotiated, Statewide

Location:

Hobart or Launceston

Oversee the Tourism, Experience and Visitor Services Branch which is responsible for facilitating the sustainable use of Tasmania’s parks and reserves, consistent with the values of presentation, conservation and protection of Tasmania’s protected natural and cultural assets, to meet the Division’s vision and goals.Deliver high level tourism services and programs provided by the Parks and Wildlife Service and commercial operators that meet and exceed the expectations of our community and visitors to our parks and reserves.