Tourism & Major Events Partnerships Officer
Play a key role in delivering major events and partnerships that grow the region's economy and enhance community experiences.
Closes in 6 days
Category
Economic Development
Location
Type
Temporary/Max Term Full-time
$108K – $112K Total Remuneration Package (pro-rata)
$95K – $99K Base Salary (pro-rata)
Vacancy No: 7012
Temporary - Full-time (until September 2027)
About the Role
Focused on attracting investment, supporting commerce and delivering major events, the Economic Development branch works collaboratively with stakeholders to create jobs and long-term economic growth for the Sunshine Coast community.
This role provides high-level project and partnership support across tourism and major events, contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of initiatives that position the Sunshine Coast as a premier destination. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you'll help drive event success, optimise systems and deliver insights that support strategic decision-making and economic outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead systems and administration for major events and partnerships
* Produce reports, insights and performance data
* Manage a highly detailed budget and tracking of outcomes
* Develop and support event partnership opportunities
About you
* You're a proactive project professional with experience in tourism, events or economic development, and a passion for delivering impactful outcomes.
* You bring strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work on time.
* You're a confident communicator who builds strong relationships with stakeholders and provides clear, professional advice and support.
* You're tech-savvy and detail-oriented, experienced in systems, reporting, and using data to inform decisions and improve processes.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
* Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer several different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
* Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work; therefore, we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
* Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.
How to apply
Your written application should include:
* A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing these criteria; and
* A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
For specific enquiries contact Lucy Ravenwood during business hours on 0455 920 337 (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
We\'re working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team .
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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