McLaren Vale, a 40-minute drive south of Adelaide's central business district, is a hub for world-class wines, innovative and sustainable winemaking, exceptional culinary experiences, pristine natural attractions, and unparalleled tourism offerings.
The McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Association (MVGWTA) represents the interests of more than 800 grape growers, wine producers, and tourism providers in one of Australia's most valuable wine tourism regions.
MVGWTA provides strategic guidance to the major industries of the McLaren Vale wine region – grapes, wine, and tourism – with a vision for growth in domestic and international markets. The association plays a crucial role in ensuring the region's economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
This key role supports the promotion of the McLaren Vale Wine Region as a leading tourism destination while managing the effective operations of the MVGWTA office and membership programs. The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating key tourism initiatives, supporting regional events, engaging members and stakeholders, and maintaining high standards of office administration and internal communications.
The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, proactive, self-motivated team player with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Tourism Responsibilities:
* Coordinate MVGWTA's tourism development and education programs in collaboration with the MVGWTA Wine Tourism Committee to promote best practices throughout the region.
* Assist in planning and delivering MVGWTA's two major annual events, including member participation, stakeholder coordination, and grant reporting.
* Develop and maintain relationships with key tourism industry stakeholders, represent MVGWTA at relevant industry events, and develop partnerships to drive regional promotion and tourism capabilities.
* Engage with tourism media, coordinate media familiarization visits, and promote McLaren Vale's wine and tourism offerings.
* Manage and moderate the MVGWTA Wine Tourism Facebook Group to support member engagement and communication.
Administration Responsibilities:
* Manage the membership database (CRM system) and general inbox to ensure timely and courteous handling of member inquiries.
* Coordinate the production of the Weekly Members' Bulletin and other routine internal communications.
* Maintain smooth daily operations of the MVGWTA office, including supplier relationships and office systems.
* Provide administrative support to the CEO, team, and Board, including meeting logistics.
* Support accounts management, including processing invoices and liaison with bookkeepers.
Candidate Requirements:
* Demonstrated success in stakeholder communications and management.
* Demonstrated experience in efficient and effective office management and/or administration.
* Demonstrated practical experience in the tourism industry, preferably wine tourism.
* Demonstrated practical and/or technical experience in tourism development and/or destination marketing.
* Exceptional MS Office skills and strong knowledge of file management, database, and booking systems.
This full-time role offers an initial 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. It is located in McLaren Vale, and some intrastate travel may be required. A valid driver's license is necessary to fulfill this role.
You must have the legal right to work in Australia long-term. Please see the full Role Description and application details at: https://members.mclarenvale.info/vacancies.