Strategic Major & Destination Events Lead

Tourism & Events Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tourism & Events Queensland (TEQ) invites applications for a Major and Destination Events Specialist. This role supports assessment, contracting and management of major event investments to strengthen Queensland’s calendar and drive economic value.

The successful candidate will engage stakeholders, conduct feasibility studies and ensure contracts, budgets and reporting are robust. The position is full-time and fixed term until 7 July 2027, based in Fortitude Valley, Queensland, with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Queensland events landscape and how events drive tourism and economic value.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build productive stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment, approval, engagement and implementation of events for the TEQ calendar.
• Undertake research and contribute to feasibility studies, due diligence, budget evaluations, economic impact assessments and marketing strategy reviews for event opportunities.
• Manage assigned event investment contracts, including deliverables, milestones, benefits, payments, reporting, documentation and risk escalation.
• Work with event owners and partners to identify and implement opportunities that optimise tourism and destination value.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with event proponents, promoters, governing bodies, sponsors, venues, tourism organisations, councils and government agencies.
• Prepare timely, data-driven briefs, assessments, reports and supporting documentation for event investment opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Tourism & Events Queensland (TEQ) invites applications for a Major and Destination Events Specialist. This role supports assessment, contracting and management of major event investments to strengthen Queensland’s calendar and drive economic value.

The successful candidate will engage stakeholders, conduct feasibility studies and ensure contracts, budgets and reporting are robust. The position is full-time and fixed term until 7 July 2027, based in Fortitude Valley, Queensland, with