Industry Development Manager - Tourism Noosa

Are you a dynamic leader passionate about the tourism industry?

We are seeking an experienced, innovative and motivated Manager to lead, manage and drive the delivery of Industry Development for our members. 
This new role presents an exciting career opportunity to work for one of Queensland’s most progressive tourism organisations, Tourism Noosa.

Tourism Noosa is the official tourism marketing and destination management organisation for the Noosa Shire on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.  It is a dynamic and progressive membership organisation responsible for positioning Noosa as Australia’s premier sustainable tourism destination and driving economic benefit and value for the region’s tourism stakeholders, visitors and the local community through exceptional service delivery.

The Industry Development Manager will collaborate with Tourism Noosa members, stakeholders, and related parties to develop capacity building within the sector and build a compelling, overarching tourism product and offering that extends Noosa's appeal to customers for the long-term success at all levels of the industry.
Duties will include:

• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships within the local tourism business community
• Facilitate package curation to enhance and encourage member inclusion for Tourism Noosa packages (eg Noosa Country Drive, Noosa Trail Masterplan opportunities, Food Tourism etc)
• Assist in building economic capability for the region that creates business-to-business loyalty and opportunities that capitalise on bringing operators and suppliers together.

The successful applicant will possess the following:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in tourism
• Excellent public relations skills, with the ability to develop and maintain networks and contacts
• Comprehensive understanding of the local tourism industry and tourism operations
• Proven ability to influence a range of stakeholders and industry partners / organisations
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving acumen and highly developed negotiation skills
• Project Management skills

Applications are strictly confidential.  Please apply today for the opportunity to work in paradise!