Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and driven professional to help us deliver our 'Major Events Strategy'. This role is central to identifying, attracting and servicing major events staged on the Sunshine Coast, with the goal of maximising economic, promotional, and social benefits for our destination and community.
You will play a vital role in shaping the region's major event landscape, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with broader strategic goals and community values.
This role involves managing all stages of the event sponsorship lifecycle for new and existing events from initial discussions through to contracting, leveraging, execution and acquittal. You will work as part of the team to identify new event opportunities for the region and to assist in the development and implementation of projects designed to increase the region's recognition as a premier destination for Major Events.
About The Role
* This is a key opportunity to shape the region's major event landscape and contribute to the delivery of our 'Major Events Strategy'.
* The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the tourism and events industry, with experience in event marketing and strategic event leveraging.
* A bachelor's degree qualifications in Events Management or relevant field experience is highly regarded.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Manage all stages of the event sponsorship lifecycle for new and existing events.
* Identify new event opportunities for the region and develop strategies to promote these events.
* Work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with broader strategic goals and community values.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of projects designed to increase the region's recognition as a premier destination for Major Events.
About You
You will be a great team player, who is also capable of autonomously managing workloads, working within time-sensitive environments, and thinking strategically to achieve best practice outcomes.
As a requirement of this role, you will have a bachelor's degree qualifications in Events Management or relevant field experience in the events industry.
Substantial knowledge and experience in the area of event industry, coupled with experience in event marketing and strategic event leveraging.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
We are committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture.
* We offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your life and work.
* We provide wellbeing initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
* We offer extras such as salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.