Event Management (Marketing & Communications) Full time About the Organisation Townsville Enterprise is at the forefront of driving economic leadership, development, and opportunity for Townsville North Queensland. As the region's peak economic and tourism development organisation, they work closely with government bodies, businesses, and community stakeholders to create a politically powerful and economically resilient future for the region. Their mission is to position Townsville as a dynamic, economically robust destination, ensuring sustainable growth and prosperity through strategic initiatives.
About the Role This newly created role of Director, Major Events Acquisition is a pivotal leadership position designed to transform Townsville's events landscape. Townsville is well known for being a significant event capital for the North with 15 national events such as the V8 Supercars, Australian Festival of Chamber Music, NRL Women's State of Origin, North Queensland Cowboys, Townsville Fire and many more. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of a world-class events strategy aimed at attracting, retaining, and expanding major events that deliver significant economic and social benefits to the region.
Responsibilities: Identify new event opportunities and manage a year-round events calendar.Lead negotiations for high-impact event bids.Attract and acquire new high-profile events while managing a series of existing events.Collaborate with stakeholders from government, arts, sporting bodies, and venues to develop Townsville as a premier events destination.Work closely with the Director of Visitor Economy and Marketing to leverage promotional opportunities.Support the broader Visitor Economy Strategy.About You You are a strategic leader with extensive experience in the national and international events industry that can work with minimal supervision. Your proven track record in event acquisition, retention, and development is matched by your ability to forge strong relationships with key stakeholders. With exceptional commercial acumen, you possess a deep understanding of maximising economic return through event investments. You are innovative, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where driving results is key. Additionally, you may have experience in managing small high-performing teams and are adept at navigating legal and contractual landscapes relevant to event management.
Your ability to think strategically, act decisively, and lead with creativity will be pivotal in shaping the future of Townsville's events portfolio. A tertiary qualification in Business, Hospitality, Event Management or related fields, paired with senior management experience, is essential.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Tim Wallis, Director, Sharp & Carter, via email at ****** or phone 0439 817 992.
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