Destination Development Officer
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Band 6, Starting salary $94,713 plus superannuation
Full time, Ongoing
The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes' drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by
. Now is a great time to join us
The Role
The Destination Development Officer plays a pivotal role in shaping the visitor economy for Greater Bendigo the Loddon region. This position focuses on delivering industry development programs, fostering innovation, and enhancing visitor experiences through strategic projects and partnerships.
You'll drive sustainable growth by collaborating with stakeholders, supporting tourism businesses, and co-designing new products that reflect best practice and market demand. This is an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, future-focused tourism offering that strengthens regional prosperity.
About You
You are a proactive and creative professional with a passion for tourism and regional development. With experience in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and industry capability building, you thrive in collaborative environments and bring strong communication and time management skills.
You have a keen eye for identifying opportunities and are motivated to design initiatives that enhance visitor experiences and support operators at all stages. Your ability to balance strategic thinking with practical implementation makes you an asset to a team committed to innovation and sustainable growth.
A satisfactory police records check and a current Victorian driver's licence are required for this position.
Benefits
Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Above award wages
Flexible and hybrid work options | Full time position | Secure and stable employment
Contribute to our community | Work close to home | Come and work in beautiful Bendigo
Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.
Contact
Please contact Kellie Barrett, Destination Development Lead, if you require any further information regarding this position.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV / resume by close of business 9 December.
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