Tourism and Events Manager

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation up to 18%

Training & development

Corporate discounts

Salary sacrifice options

Fortnightly pay

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a Tourism and Events Manager to lead the Advance Rockhampton tourism and events teams, driving major events, festivals and regional growth.

You will develop strategies to promote Rockhampton as a premier destination, coordinate with stakeholders, manage budgets, and deliver sustainable growth for the region. This full-time, four-year contract offers an attractive salary of about $175,000 per year including superannuation and vehicle allowance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Business Management, or related field.
• Experience in event management and regional tourism.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead tourism and events teams to develop and deliver major regional events.
• Promote Rockhampton as a premier destination for festivals and tourism.
• Collaborate with councils, sponsors, and partners to grow appeal and economic impact.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, and program evaluation.

Skills

Event leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic marketing

Budgeting & finance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Tourism and Events Manager - Vacancy Details

Synopsis

Tourism and Events Manager

• Contract Full Time (4 Years)
• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• Attractive salary package of circa $ 175,000 per annum (including superannuation and vehicle allowance )
• Location – Rockhampton

Make a Difference: Your new role

Advance Rockhampton is searching for a highly skilled and motivated Tourism and Events Manager to lead our dynamic tourism and events teams.Are you the one we’re looking for?

This pivotal role is instrumental in promoting, developing, and driving the Rockhampton region as a premier destination for major events, festivals, and tourism.

Picture yourself at the heart of supporting and growing the prosperity of the region by encouraging and identifying opportunities, focusing on tourism and events.

About the Rockhampton – why you will love contributing to this region!

Rockhampton is a place where community spirit thrives.

You’ll be part of a region that celebrates its heritage and culture, enhancing places and spaces that make it a great place to live, visit, and invest.

The region is on a mission to support growth and attract business and industry. By promoting major events and tourism, you’ll contribute directly to the economic prosperity of Rockhampton, helping to create jobs and attract investments.

By joining Advance Rockhampton, you’ll be at the forefront of driving regional success, making a lasting impact on the community, and helping to shape the future of this vibrant region.

If you’re passionate about tourism, events, and regional development, this role is your chance to shine!

Major Events

You’ll have the opportunity to shape, promote and deliver major events that put Rockhampton on the map, driving both economic and cultural growth. Council delivers a diverse program of major events attended by some 200,000 people annually and delivering over $17M in economic benefit.

As a leader, you’ll be instrumental in aligning event strategies with broader regional goals, ensuring sustainable and innovative growth. This role offers a platform to develop and showcase your skills in event management, marketing, and strategic planning, making a lasting impact on the region.

The Rockhampton region hosts a wide range of major events, including Rockynat s , Queensland’s largest car festival,Rocky River Run, Rocky Show,the Rockhampton River Festiva l and CapriCon.

Learn more about the Events team at Advance Rockhampton here.

Tourism

Every year, the Rockhampton Region warmly welcomes around 670,000 visitors who collectively enjoy 2.2 million visitor nights in this vibrant area. Whether you’re here for business, leisure, events, education, or sports, there’s something for everyone!

The Rockhampton Tourism Strategy is driven by five key pillars - corporate, leisure, events, education and sport.

Advance Rockhampton’s Tourism unitis at the forefront of tourism planning, actively working on product development, marketing, and promotion to showcase the best of what the region has to offer. Come and experience the unique charm and endless opportunities that Rockhampton has in store for you!Learn more about tourism in the region here.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Degree in Marketing, Business Management, or related field, or equivalent experience in marketing, event management, and regional tourism.
• High-level organisational skills with experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Excellent business management and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Strong leadership skills, capable of effectively managing and motivating a team.
• Proven knowledge and experience in strategic marketing, securing sponsorships, and financial management.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, with experience in developing and evaluating marketing, events, and tourism campaigns.

Why Advance Rockhampton?

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Corporate membership discounts
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Application Criteria

• Degree in Marketing, Business Management, and/or a related discipline, or demonstrated exceptional experience in marketing, event management, and regional tourism.
• Demonstrated experience in major event and festival planning, management and delivery.
• Proven track recordin a tourism development/promotional role, preferably in regional communities.
• Demonstrated engaged leadership skills with the ability to drive positive organisational and cultural change management through the ability to effectively influence, motivate, administer and manage individuals and groups of stakeholders to achieve collective objectives.
• High-level interpersonal, communication and media skills with a demonstrated ability to represent Council publicly and to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, Councillors, community groups, and external stakeholders.

Applications Close: Monday 2 June 2025 at Midnight (AEST)