Strategic Major & Destination Events Leader

Tourism & Events Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tourism & Events Queensland – Fortitude Valley QLD is seeking a Major and Destination Events Leader to strategically manage TEQ's major and destination event contracts, delivering direct and incremental value for Queensland's events calendar.

The role leads event assessment, acquisition, development and investment activities, builds influential stakeholder partnerships and provides high-quality commercial advice to optimise outcomes against TEQ's objectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the national and global events landscape.
• Proven leadership experience guiding staff and project teams.
• Strong negotiation and commercial decision-making skills.
• Ability to prepare quality business cases and reports.
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal hours.
• Experience in one or more event genres is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, approval, engagement and implementation of TEQ events.
• Apply TEQ strategies to optimise value from supported events.
• Develop strategies to attract and leverage events with stakeholders.
• Investigate opportunities to support a balanced, high-value events calendar.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, economic impact assessments and briefs.
• Negotiate partnerships that maximise government investment value.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Written communication

Travel willingness

Job description

Tourism & Events Queensland – Fortitude Valley QLD is seeking a Major and Destination Events Leader to strategically manage TEQ's major and destination event contracts, delivering direct and incremental value for Queensland's events calendar.

The role leads event assessment, acquisition, development and investment activities, builds influential stakeholder partnerships and provides high-quality commercial advice to optimise outcomes against TEQ's objectives.