Job Title: Research and Partnerships Lead
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Job Overview
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We are seeking a strategic and research-savvy professional to take on the role of Research and Partnership Lead. This position offers the opportunity to work with leading city advocates, drive high-impact partnerships, and grow the international business events pipeline across priority sectors.
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* Identify and research international association event opportunities aligned to strategic city industries and ambassador profiles.
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* Work closely with our Sales and Partnerships team to build a strong pipeline of international leads.
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* Support the strategic development and evolution of the Gold Coast's Business Events Ambassador Program.
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* Partner with universities, industry leaders, and stakeholders like Invest Gold Coast, the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, and Business Events Australia.
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* Help shape our future events strategy and co-design initiatives that drive visitation, advocacy, and economic impact.
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* Mentor sales team members in international bidding processes and research systems.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
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You must have:
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* Minimum 3 years' experience in tourism or business events, ideally in international bidding or lead generation.
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* Knowledge of the business events distribution system and key industry bodies.
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* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working with executive boards, universities, and government agencies.
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* A collaborative spirit and drive to influence outcomes.
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* Experience with CRM systems, reporting, and delivering strategy-aligned insights.
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Benefits
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We offer a range of staff benefits, including:
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* Discounts across all Food and Beverage outlets at the HOTA precinct.
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* Discounted tickets for Cinema, Events, and Activities.
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* 4 days of Empowerment Time per year - to focus on personal growth and wellbeing.
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* Sonder – our team member care system.
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* Access to Learning Lab – enhancing development opportunities with up to 1000 courses.
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Others
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Experience Gold Coast values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all cultures, genders, ages, Australia's First Nations Peoples, LGBTIQ+ communities, and people with disabilities.
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To apply for this position, please submit a brief cover letter along with your resume.