International Specialist

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is a statutory body of the Queensland Government and the State’s lead tourism marketing, destination and experience development and major events agency. With a vision of inspiring the world to experience the best address on earth, TEQ is committed to working collaboratively with key stakeholders to grow the tourism and events industry in Queensland. 

About the role
The International Specialist provides a high level of support to the Brisbane based international team and TEQ international teams, working to ensure the smooth, efficient, and compliant running of the international team’s annual operating plans.

Key duties 

• Work with the international team and other internal stakeholders to implement efficient and effective workflows to support marketing activity, compliance and reporting
• Provide administration and coordination support to the international team based in Brisbane and overseas
• Support the international teams in the development and delivery of competitive and innovative activities to grow consumer demand for Queensland.
• Communicate international program activities and provide recommendations to internal and external stakeholders including Regional Tourism Organisations
• Build and maintain effective relationships with other teams in TEQ to ensure international activities are delivered as per required guidelines and processes
• Coordinate the delivery of industry functions and events including securing and liaising with appropriate venues, managing event registrations and RSVPs, preparing and distributing relevant templates, invoicing, developing pre-event materials etc.

For further information on the role please access the position description https://teq.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/teq/files/Position_Description/IS.pdf

For this role, we will consider your: 

• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to proactively multitask and prioritise to meet competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare correspondence including letters, presentations, board paper collation and reports.
• Demonstrated planning and event coordination skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders. 
• Well-developed understanding of financial and legal contractual requirements related to International operations and ability to work with financial systems.

To apply please submit your resume and a cover letter which outlines your skills and experience to the requirements above. Applications close 9 April 2024.

Tourism and Events Queensland recognises the importance and uniqueness of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and has developed a Reconciliation Action Plan to demonstrate our commitment towards reconciliation through how we operate and do business. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. This is an is an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

Additional Information

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months after the closing date of the original vacancy and may be used for recurring or similar vacancies.
• A probationary period of three months will apply to appointees external to TEQ 
• Pre-employment checks will occur prior to any offer of employment being made. Checks may include:
  • Referees 
  • Proof of eligibility for appointment (i.e. residency/citizenship status or evidence of your Australian working visa)
• Within one month of commencing employment, the successful applicant is required to disclose any employment as a lobbyist in the previous two years. 
• The recommended applicant will be required to disclose any serious disciplinary action taken against them in public sector employment. 
• Late applications cannot be submitted via the online job boards so please allow enough time before the closing date to submit your application. The selection panel will decide if they will accept a late application.

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