Senior Advisor, Major Events & Partnerships

u&u Recruitment Partners; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) is seeking a Senior Advisor, Major Events to identify, attract and secure major sporting, cultural and mass participation events for Brisbane. Reporting to the Head of Major Events, you will lead event acquisition, business development, negotiations and stakeholder engagement to shape Brisbane's events calendar and boost visitation and the local economy.

This full-time role offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to influence

Qualifications

• Significant experience in major events, sport, cultural events or related industry.
• Experience in business development, event acquisition or commercial partnerships.
• Strong contract negotiation and stakeholder management experience.
• Understanding Brisbane and Queensland's major events industry and visitor economy.
• Excellent written communication with proposals, reports and business cases.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, collaborative approach engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Passion for Brisbane and its future as a major events destination.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, assess and evaluate opportunities to attract major events to Brisbane.
• Contribute to business development and event acquisition activities, including proposals and negotiations.
• Build and maintain relationships with event rights holders, government departments and industry partners.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports and business cases to support event investment decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximise value and impact of secured events.
• Support contract management, governance, reporting and CRM processes.

Skills

Major events experience

Business development

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Project management

Collaboration

Job description

Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) is seeking a Senior Advisor, Major Events to identify, attract and secure major sporting, cultural and mass participation events for Brisbane. Reporting to the Head of Major Events, you will lead event acquisition, business development, negotiations and stakeholder engagement to shape Brisbane's events calendar and boost visitation and the local economy.

This full-time role offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to influence