Closes: 18 May 2026
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 36793
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 May 2026
Contact Officer: Laura Raine on ***********@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 6***
Details: VisitCanberra leads the ACT and capital region tourism industry to create and implement a range of marketing and partnership programs that aim to grow the value of tourism to the ACT economy.
We're seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Events and Famils Officer to join our passionate team. This role is ideal for a natural collaborator with strong project and event management skills who thrives on maintaining momentum across multiple priorities.
Working closely with a small, dedicated team, you'll play a key role in delivering VisitCanberra's travel trade–focused events and familiarisation programs. You'll support the promotion of Canberra as a compelling destination by coordinating VisitCanberra's attendance and activation at business‐to‐business (B2B) events designed specifically for the travel trade, including travel agents and distribution partners who actively sell Australia and Canberra to their clients.
In this role, you will:
* Coordinate VisitCanberra's participation in B2B travel trade events, trade shows and workshops across Australia and international markets
* Plan and deliver tourism familiarisation (famil) programs in Canberra for travel agents and partners throughout the year
* Work closely with tourism businesses, wholesalers and industry stakeholders to showcase Canberra's tourism experiences
* Provide essential administrative and logistical support to the team
This role reports to the Assistant Director, Partnerships and Distribution within VisitCanberra's International Markets and Programs team.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility /Other Requirements:
* Knowledge of the tourism industry is desirable
* Current Australian driver's licence
* Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required
Note: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
This position operates in an activity-based workplace where staff do not have allocated desks and may work from the office or home according to their needs and business requirements. Our workforce is currently working flexibly from the workplace and remotely. The successful candidate will be provided information on how to safely and effectively work remotely.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a two-page pitch with your curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees. The pitch should respond to the Selection Criteria and outline how your abilities, experience and qualifications make you the ideal candidate for the role described in the Position Description.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
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