Tourism and Events Manager

Contract Full Time (4 Years)

Supportive Work/Life Balance

Attractive salary package of circa $175,000 per annum (including superannuation and vehicle allowance)

Location – Rockhampton

Make a Difference: Your new role

Advance Rockhampton is searching for a highly skilled and motivated Tourism and Events Manager to lead our dynamic tourism and events teams. Are you the one we're looking for?

This pivotal role is instrumental in promoting, developing, and driving the Rockhampton region as a premier destination for major events, festivals, and tourism.

Picture yourself at the heart of supporting and growing the prosperity of the region by encouraging and identifying opportunities, focusing on tourism and events.

About the Rockhampton – why you will love contributing to this region!

Rockhampton is a place where community spirit thrives.

You'll be part of a region that celebrates its heritage and culture, enhancing places and spaces that make it a great place to live, visit, and invest.

The region is on a mission to support growth and attract business and industry. By promoting major events and tourism, you'll contribute directly to the economic prosperity of Rockhampton, helping to create jobs and attract investments.

By joining Advance Rockhampton, you'll be at the forefront of driving regional success, making a lasting impact on the community, and helping to shape the future of this vibrant region.

If you're passionate about tourism, events, and regional development, this role is your chance to shine!

Major Events

You'll have the opportunity to shape, promote and deliver major events that put Rockhampton on the map, driving both economic and cultural growth. Council delivers a diverse program of major events attended by some 200,000 people annually and delivering over $17M in economic benefit.

As a leader, you'll be instrumental in aligning event strategies with broader regional goals, ensuring sustainable and innovative growth. This role offers a platform to develop and showcase your skills in event management, marketing, and strategic planning, making a lasting impact on the region.

The Rockhampton region hosts a wide range of major events, including Rockynats, Queensland's largest car festival, Rocky River Run, Rocky Show, the Rockhampton River Festival and CapriCon.

Learn more about the Events team at Advance Rockhampton here.

Tourism

Every year, the Rockhampton Region warmly welcomes around 670,000 visitors who collectively enjoy 2.2 million visitor nights in this vibrant area. Whether you're here for business, leisure, events, education, or sports, there's something for everyone!

The Rockhampton Tourism Strategy is driven by five key pillars - corporate, leisure, events, education and sport.

Advance Rockhampton's Tourism unit is at the forefront of tourism planning, actively working on product development, marketing, and promotion to showcase the best of what the region has to offer. Come and experience the unique charm and endless opportunities that Rockhampton has in store for you! Learn more about tourism in the region here.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

Degree in Marketing, Business Management, or related field, or equivalent experience in marketing, event management, and regional tourism.

High-level organisational skills with experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders.

Excellent business management and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.

Strong leadership skills, capable of effectively managing and motivating a team.

Proven knowledge and experience in strategic marketing, securing sponsorships, and financial management.

Strong conceptual and analytical skills, with experience in developing and evaluating marketing, events, and tourism campaigns.

Why Advance Rockhampton?

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

A large employer with a strong values driven culture

A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Corporate membership discounts

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Start your next chapter by applying now

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

A 3-4 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;

Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

Degree in Marketing, Business Management, and/or a related discipline, or demonstrated exceptional experience in marketing, event management, and regional tourism.

Demonstrated experience in major event and festival planning, management and delivery.

Proven track record in a tourism development/promotional role, preferably in regional communities.

Demonstrated engaged leadership skills with the ability to drive positive organisational and cultural change management through the ability to effectively influence, motivate, administer and manage individuals and groups of stakeholders to achieve collective objectives.

High-level interpersonal, communication and media skills with a demonstrated ability to represent Council publicly and to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, Councillors, community groups, and external stakeholders.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 2 June 2025 at Midnight (AEST)