Head of Precinct Events & Activations

Destination Brisbane Consortium; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Destination Brisbane Consortium is seeking an experienced Precinct Events Manager to lead the annual events calendar and destination activations for Queen’s Wharf Brisbane. Reporting to the Precinct Marketing and Events Manager, you will collaborate across hotels, F&B, gaming, entertainment, retail and operations to bring the precinct to life.

The successful candidate will be a creative, commercially-minded events professional who builds strong stakeholder relationships and delivers measurable

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' relevant experience in integrated resort management.
• Experience planning and delivering major events, entertainment programs and destination activations.
• Proven ability to develop commercial partnerships, sponsorships and cross-promotional opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships and influence across multiple business functions.
• Experience managing event budgets, suppliers, agencies and commercial contracts.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of event performance, customer engagement and return on investment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• A creative, proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends and public holidays as required by event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver the annual precinct events and entertainment calendar.
• Manage major events, festivals, sporting activations, concerts, community events and seasonal programs.
• Identify opportunities to maximise the use of public and shared precinct spaces.
• Coordinate event logistics, operational readiness, approvals, security, staffing and risk management.
• Ensure events and activations deliver exceptional guest experiences while meeting operational and commercial objectives.

Skills

Integrated resort mgmt

Stakeholder management

Event budgeting

Vendor management

Project management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Creative thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in marketing or related discipline

Job description

Destination Brisbane Consortium is seeking an experienced Precinct Events Manager to lead the annual events calendar and destination activations for Queen’s Wharf Brisbane. Reporting to the Precinct Marketing and Events Manager, you will collaborate across hotels, F&B, gaming, entertainment, retail and operations to bring the precinct to life.

The successful candidate will be a creative, commercially-minded events professional who builds strong stakeholder relationships and delivers measurable