Tourism & Events Queensland

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Executive Director, Corporate Affairs and Engagement

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Applications close midnight, Monday 16th November 2026

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About Tourism & Events Queensland

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is a statutory body of the Queensland Government and the state's lead marketing, tourism experience and destination development and major events agency.

Working across government and in partnership with regional tourism organisations, industry and commercial stakeholders, we aim to build Queensland's tourism and events industry to foster innovation, drive industry growth and boost visitor expenditure.

TEQ reports to the Honourable Andrew Powell MP, Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation.

Our Vision

~ To inspire a global desire for Queensland by showcasing its unique identity through bold world-class marketing and events – driving travellers to choose our state and deepening pride in the place we call home. ~

We’re here to share Queensland’s story with the world! We love Queensland and we’re not shy about it. We partner with industry and work across government to grow the visitor economy by promoting Queensland’s destinations, experiences and events. Our work positively contributes to the broader Queensland community through the economic and social benefits of tourism and events.

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Working at TEQ

We support our dedicated and talented people to balance their work and personal lives, to drive their careers through learning and development as well as recognise and reward their achievements. Here are some of those initiatives:

Up to 12.75 per cent superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Purchased leave
Paid maternity and parental leave
Career development break
Health and wellbeing program
Learning and development

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About the Role

Executive Director, Corporate Affairs and Engagement

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As a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), the Executive Director Corporate Affairs and Engagement plays a pivotal role in shaping and protecting the organisation's reputation while advancing the interests of Queensland's tourism and events industry.

This is a highly influential leadership opportunity for an accomplished corporate affairs, government relations or communications executive who thrives at the intersection of government, industry, media and public policy.

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Connecting Government, Industry and Community

The Executive Director leads the functions that connect TEQ with the stakeholders who shape Queensland's tourism and events landscape. Working across government, industry, regional networks, local communities and the media, the role helps ensure TEQ remains informed, influential and responsive in a complex operating environment.

Providing strategic counsel to the CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team, the Executive Director brings insight into emerging issues, stakeholder priorities and government directions, helping position TEQ to effectively support the state's visitor economy and deliver on its strategic objectives.

Building Influence Through Relationships

At the heart of the role is the development of strong and enduring relationships. The Executive Director works closely with ministers, government departments, regional tourism organisations, local government, industry leaders and key partners to foster collaboration and advance outcomes that benefit Queensland's tourism and events sector.

The role also provides leadership across TEQ's stakeholder engagement, destination partnerships and host program functions, ensuring the organisation maintains meaningful connections with the people, places and communities it serves.

Leading Reputation and Response

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the functions that protect and enhance TEQ's reputation, including corporate communications, issues management and strategic stakeholder engagement. The role balances long-term reputation building with the ability to respond effectively to emerging opportunities, issues and changing stakeholder expectations.

An important component of the portfolio is providing leadership during times of crisis or disruption. The Executive Director oversees TEQ's approach to crisis and disaster communication and engagement, ensuring the organisation is prepared to respond with clarity, coordination and confidence when significant events impact the tourism and events industry.

Shaping Organisational Direction

Beyond the portfolio itself, the Executive Director contributes to the broader leadership of TEQ as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. The role brings an enterprise-wide perspective to strategic decision-making, governance and organisational performance, while leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering impact across some of TEQ's most visible and externally focused functions.

The breadth of the role provides the opportunity to influence outcomes at a state-wide level, helping shape how TEQ engages with its stakeholders, responds to challenges and opportunities, and supports the continued growth and success of Queensland's tourism and events industry.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone with:

Significant experience in corporate affairs, government relations, communications, stakeholder engagement or a related discipline.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain influential relationships across government, industry and community stakeholders.
Experience providing strategic advice to CEOs, boards and senior executives on complex, sensitive or high-profile matters.
Strong leadership capability, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering organisational outcomes.
Experience managing reputation, stakeholder issues and crisis or incident response in a complex environment.
Well-developed political and organisational acumen, coupled with sound judgement and strong communication skills.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, public policy, business, public administration or a related field.
Experience working within or alongside government, statutory authorities, tourism, economic development or similarly stakeholder-rich environments will be highly regarded.

A detailed overview of the experience, qualifications and capabilities sought can be found in the Position Description.

How to Apply

To be considered, please provide the following information in your online application, for the assessment of your suitability:

A brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your interest in the role and the experience, capabilities and achievements you would bring to the position.
Your current CV highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, and achievements.

We are committed to assessing your suitability in a way that works for you. For more information or assistance with your application, including options for adjustments, please reach out to us.

For more information on preparing your application, please view the Candidate Information Kit above.

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Applications close midnight, Monday 16th November 2026