Global Major and Destination Events Strategist

Queensland; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is seeking a Major and Destination Events Leader to strategically manage TEQ's major and destination event contracts, delivering value for Queensland's events calendar. The role leads event assessment, development and investment activities while building influential partnerships and providing high-quality commercial advice to optimise TEQ objectives.

This full-time fixed-term position runs until 17 December 2027 and requires leadership across teams, strong

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of national and global events landscape.
• Ability to attract and nurture events that deliver economic and community value, including government roles.
• Proven leadership guiding staff and project teams to collaborate and deliver results.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to navigate complex commercial scenarios.
• Highly developed written communication for business cases and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, approval, engagement and implementation of events for the TEQ calendar.
• Apply TEQ strategies and destination event frameworks to maximize value of events.
• Develop strategies to attract and leverage events with industry and government partners.
• Investigate national and international event opportunities to balance and enhance TEQ calendar.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, economic impact assessments, budgets and marketing reviews to inform investments.
• Prepare data-driven business cases and briefs and negotiate partnerships to maximise government investment.

Skills

Event leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Business case writing

Written communication

Travel readiness

Experience in events genres

Strategic thinking

Job description

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is seeking a Major and Destination Events Leader to strategically manage TEQ's major and destination event contracts, delivering value for Queensland's events calendar. The role leads event assessment, development and investment activities while building influential partnerships and providing high-quality commercial advice to optimise TEQ objectives.

This full-time fixed-term position runs until 17 December 2027 and requires leadership across teams, strong