Executive Director, Reputation & Stakeholder Engagement

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is Queensland Government's lead agency for tourism marketing, destination and experience development, and major events. As Executive Director, Corporate Affairs and Engagement, you will lead reputation management, stakeholder engagement and government relations to ensure TEQ remains influential across government, industry and communities.

You will work at the intersection of policy, strategy and communication, shaping conversations, informing decisions and

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with senior government, industry and stakeholder leaders.
• Strong strategic judgement in politically and operationally complex environments.
• Experience leading corporate affairs, government relations or related functions.
• Ability to identify emerging risks and opportunities and provide balanced, commercially informed advice.
• Collaborative leadership style that builds high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a calm approach under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead reputation management and crisis/disaster communication.
• Shape conversations and influence outcomes at executive level across government and industry.
• Manage stakeholder engagement, government relations and corporate affairs activities.
• Collaborate with Ministers, departments and regional partners to advance TEQ priorities.
• Provide strategic guidance on risk, policy and communications at the senior level.

Skills

Senior government relations

Strategic judgement

Stakeholder engagement

Reputation management

Leadership

Communication

Influencing skills

Enterprise mindset

Job description

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is Queensland Government's lead agency for tourism marketing, destination and experience development, and major events. As Executive Director, Corporate Affairs and Engagement, you will lead reputation management, stakeholder engagement and government relations to ensure TEQ remains influential across government, industry and communities.

You will work at the intersection of policy, strategy and communication, shaping conversations, informing decisions and