Tourism & Events Queensland

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Group Executive Events

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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.

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.

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. ~

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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

Group Executive Events

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As a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), the Group Executive Events leads Queensland's event attraction, acquisition, development and leveraging agenda at a defining moment for the state. With Brisbane 2032 on the horizon and the Queensland Government's Destination 2045 strategy providing a long-term vision for the visitor economy, this role is central to shaping Queensland's position as Australia's Events Capital.

The role provides strategic leadership across TEQ's Events Group, bringing together the Major and Destination Events, Mega and Strategic Events, Business Events, and Event Operations and Marketing portfolios. Through this broad remit, the Group Executive is responsible for building and curating a world-class events calendar that delivers meaningful tourism, economic, marketing and community outcomes for Queensland.

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Delivering Queensland's Events Vision

The Group Executive leads the implementation of TEQ's Events Strategy and works across government and industry to identify, attract, secure and maximise the value of event opportunities for Queensland. This includes setting strategic investment priorities, guiding event acquisition activity and ensuring Queensland's events portfolio continues to evolve in line with industry trends, visitor demand and government objectives.

Working across major, destination, business, mega and strategic events, the role is responsible for shaping a diverse events calendar that delivers tourism, economic, marketing and community benefits across the state.

Leading Strategic Event Investment

A key focus of the role is overseeing the Queensland Government's Mega and Strategic Events Fund, one of the state's most significant investment vehicles for attracting and leveraging major events.

The Group Executive leads investment strategy, assesses opportunities, oversees funding recommendations and works closely with event owners, government and industry stakeholders to ensure investment decisions deliver strong returns for Queensland and align with broader state priorities.

Building Partnerships and Industry Impact

Success in the role relies on strong collaboration across government, industry and the events sector. The Group Executive works closely with event organisers, destination partners, local government, industry bodies and commercial stakeholders to strengthen Queensland's competitive position and maximise the impact of event investment.

The role also plays an important part in supporting the long-term sustainability and capability of Queensland's events sector through strategic partnerships, industry engagement and collaborative planning.

Executive Leadership

As a member of TEQ's Executive Leadership Team, the Group Executive contributes to organisation-wide strategy, governance and performance. The role provides enterprise-wide leadership while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance across the Events Group and the broader organisation.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone with:

Significant senior leadership experience in the events, tourism, major projects, destination marketing, economic development or a related sector.
A track record of developing and delivering event strategies, investment programs or major initiatives that have generated measurable economic, tourism, brand or community outcomes.
Demonstrated success building influential relationships across government, industry, commercial partners and other key stakeholders.
Experience leading complex negotiations, commercial discussions and strategic partnerships, ideally in relation to major events, investment or destination development opportunities.
Strong strategic and commercial acumen, with the ability to balance long-term opportunities with operational priorities and stakeholder expectations.
Proven leadership capability, including experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and high performance.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, including the ability to provide trusted advice to senior executives, boards and government stakeholders.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, tourism, marketing, events management, economics, public administration or a related discipline.

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