Destination and Major Events Lead (Fixed Term Contract - 2 Years)
Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $120,255, willing to negotiate based on skills and experience, plus up to 14% superannuation and commuter use of a Council vehicle.
Closing Date: Sunday 21st June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST
Role Overview
Provide high level strategic advice and operational execution for events related programming, attraction and delivery, supporting the region's destination events and major events leading up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
* Formal qualifications in a relevant field, such as Events Management, Tourism or Marketing.
* Demonstrated 5-10 years' experience and proven success in the management of major events including development, implementation and evaluation.
* Demonstrated ability to align events with Council strategies, including tourism, economic development, place activation and livability objectives.
* Excellent skills in managing time, deliverables and priorities to achieve specific objectives.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written with proven skills in quality report writing and upholding and enhancing a positive reputation for Council.
* Resilient customer service focus and demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, community needs and stakeholder concerns in changing and high‐pressure environments.
* Proven experience in managing budgets, including the ability to attract sponsorships and grants from public and private sector organisations.
* Demonstrated ability to contribute to a healthy and safe workplace: embracing safety and well‐being initiatives, information and training, identifying and reporting hazards and incorporating safety into all daily activities.
* Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence or above that is current and maintained.
* Police Check or willing to obtain.
Event Strategy and Delivery
* Lead the development and implementation of Council's Destination and Major Events program to help position the region as an ideal place to visit, invest and grow.
* Provide expert advice and reports to Senior Leadership on Council's role and return on investment in events.
* Build and manage strategic relationships with event‐attracting bodies, event organisers, local tourist and business stakeholders to lift regional visibility, and drive local economic and tourism development.
* Identify and broker external funding opportunities, including applying for relevant grants and securing sponsorships, to support the delivery and expansion of events across the region.
* Oversee Council Event's Framework and review and develop associated policies and procedures (e.g. Sponsorship policy), to ensure alignment and compliance with relevant legislative, regulatory and industry requirements.
* Lead and manage the end‐to‐end project delivery of Council delivered Major and Destination events, including concept development, supplier engagement, contractual and financial management, stakeholder coordination, risk management, WHS, event infrastructure and reporting obligations as required.
* In collaboration with Council's Marketing and Communications Team, develop and implement Council's marketing approach for Destination and Major Events to drive increased visitation and investment in the region.
* Monitor and manage Events budget in accordance with approved Council allocations, timeframes and procurement standards.
* Contribute to the development of, and adherence with, corporate plans, strategies and related reporting as required.
Event Support Services & Guidance
* Provide specialist advice to both internal and external stakeholders and event organisers regarding the planning, promotion, resourcing, logistics and compliance of their events.
* Coordinate Council support services with internal teams (e.g. roads, waste, venues, regulatory services) for Council Sponsored Events including Goomeri Pumpkin Festival, Gympie Show, Gympie Muster and any other sponsored events that arise within the contract period.
Benefits
* Nine day fortnight / flexible work hours
* Access to employee health and well‐being programs
* Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
* Generous superannuation scheme of up to 14 per cent
* Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
* Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.
Values
* Accountability
* Communication
* Customer Service Focused
* Integrity
* Teamwork and Collaboration
EEO Statement
Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
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