Events Manager

at Fraser Coast Tourism and Events Ltd
Published January 30, 2025
Location Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast, Australia
Category Admin and Clerical  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Events Manager Fraser Coast Tourism and Events Ltd location Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast.

Fraser Coast Tourism & Events is seeking a new leader of its Events Team, delivering the major festivals and events staged on the Fraser Coast, including the annual Whale, Mary Poppins and Relish festivals.

You will lead a team of three full-time and part-time staff focused on event development and delivery, supporting FCTE’s primary goal of growing visitation to the region. Events are delivered in partnership with the Fraser Coast Regional Council and the FCTE Board and a council-appointed Events Advisory Committee provide important direction and support.

Reporting to the FCTE General Manager as a senior member of the organisation’s leadership team, you will be experienced in managing people, used to setting a fast pace and working with colleagues to deliver multiple projects under deadline pressure.

To be appointed to this role you will be able to demonstrate major event experience in a leadership capacity, show examples of new event development and strategic thinking you have accomplished in previous roles, and have a track record of working with partners and stakeholders. Experience in delivering business events will be highly regarded.

You will be working from modern offices in Hervey Bay, with people passionate about making a difference in growing the region’s tourism economy. The Fraser Coast is one of Queensland’s major holiday destinations. In the year to June 2024 the region welcomed more than 1.8m visitors, spending $876.2m on accommodation, tours and hospitality.

Sporting and event-based tourism is a strong contributor to the region’s growing visitor economy. This is your opportunity to make a major contribution in a vital sector in one of the best locations on Australia’s east coast.

Send CV/Resume/Details here: msimons@fcte.com.au