Executive Leader, Major & Destination Events

Queensland; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is seeking a Group Executive Events to lead the Events Group across major and destination events, mega and strategic events, business events and operations. You'll sit on the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO, shaping a balanced state-wide events calendar and driving value for Queensland.

This is a full-time, Brisbane-based role requiring senior executive experience in events, tourism or related commercial sectors, with strong negotiation,

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of event acquisition
• Experience in commercial negotiations
• Experience with investment assessment and leveraging events for strategic benefits
• Experience engaging with Boards, government decision-makers and partners

Responsibilities

• Leading TEQ’s events strategy and curating a balanced, high-value calendar across leisure and business events
• Identifying, pursuing and securing major national and international events that lift Queensland’s profile
• Overseeing rigorous investment assessment and presenting compelling business cases to senior government decision-makers
• Leading complex, high-stakes negotiations that deliver strong returns while protecting TEQ’s interests
• Providing trusted advice to the CEO, Board and government on event strategy, investment and risk
• Strengthening Queensland’s business events agenda and the long-term capability of the events industry
• Guiding TEQ’s events contribution to the decade leading into Brisbane 2032
• Leading and inspiring a talented, highly engaged team of Directors, Leaders and Specialists.

Skills

Event acquisition

Commercial negotiations

Investment assessment

Partnership development

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is seeking a Group Executive Events to lead the Events Group across major and destination events, mega and strategic events, business events and operations. You'll sit on the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO, shaping a balanced state-wide events calendar and driving value for Queensland.

This is a full-time, Brisbane-based role requiring senior executive experience in events, tourism or related commercial sectors, with strong negotiation,