Delivering Queensland’s Tourism Future

The Queensland Government’s Destination 2045 plan will position our state as a global leader in tourism, supporting richer visitor experiences, more jobs and better infrastructure.

Purpose

The Queensland Government is committed to ensuring Queensland is a must visit destination for domestic and internal travellers.

As the Deputy Director-General, you will lead the division responsible for driving the implementation of Destination 2045 – Queensland’s Tourism Future. You will work in partnership with industry and stakeholders across all levels of government to deliver world-class events and experiences, at heart of which is sustainable eco-tourism – leveraging our natural wonders for current and future generations.

The role

As the Deputy Director-General, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership, direction and coordination of the Department’s Tourism portfolio to achieve the goals of Destination 2045, creating a shared vision to unlock our untapped lifestyle and culture, and maximise the legacy opportunities of hosting the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (the Games).

• Advise the Minister, Director-General, the Executive Leadership Team, and other Senior Executives about the development and effectiveness of strategies, programs and services to grow the Queensland tourism industry and enhance tourism experiences.

• Engage, partner, and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including industry, government, investors and infrastructure providers to unlock the untapped potential of our state by boosting ecotourism, attracting new investment, delivering world-class experiences and events, connecting our regions, and leveraging the Games legacy opportunities.

• Develop and champion strategies to attract, build and retain knowledge, experience, and talent within Queensland to support and enable a tourism industry that delivers lasting benefits for Queensland.

• Represent the government, department, Minister, and Director-General with credibility and respect in complex negotiations and consultations with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and community, including Indigenous groups, to address the needs of both government and the community.

• Model the vision, culture and values of DETSI, fostering collaboration, setting clear priorities and performance expectations and creating an environment that attracts and retains the best talent.

Requirements

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

• A short (no more than two pages) statement focusing on:

  • How you align with the core accountabilities outlined in the role statement

  • Why you are the best suited person for this role

  • How you could support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion

• Your current CV highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, and achievements.

All applicants are welcome to apply for this position.  We offer priority consideration to those who live with disability or identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, provided you meet the minimum requirements for the role you will be invited to participate in the next selection activity.

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.

Download Candidate Pack

Applications close midnight, Thursday 3rd July 2025