Principal Tourism & Events

BRING YOUR PASSION TO A ROLE THAT CHAMPIONS TOURISM & EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

• $109,817.33 - $123,936.67 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Based in the Toowoomba CBD.
• This is a Permanent Full time position.
• Council vehicle available for work use.

About Tourism & EventsThe Tourism & Events team are the creative hub responsible for the promotion of visitation to the Toowoomba Region and the delivery of events, including the iconic Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, which has overall attendance exceeding 400,000, has won awards for the best major event in Australia on multiple occasions, and has been awarded a place in the National Tourism Hall of Fame. You will work across multiple locations throughout the beautiful Toowoomba region, showcasing and promoting the unique opportunities we offer through your involvement with our Visitor Information Centres, tourism industry bodies and your participation in the delivery of a multitude of events. The diversity of this team is demonstrated by the range of events they deliver including the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Summer Tunes, Christmas in the CBD, Mayoral Carols by Candlelight, Australia Day, Anzac Day and the over 80’s Mayoral Christmas Parties – to name a few. This is an exciting and challenging role for an individual who loves our region and all it has to offer, and has a desire to put the Toowoomba Region on the map as a must-do tourism destination.About the positionThe Principal Tourism & Events will be responsible for strategically positioning the Toowoomba Region as a tourism and events destination of choice and offering a diverse range of experiences catering to a broad audience. This includes but isn’t limited to, building and maintaining a wide variety of positive, professional relationships, identifying and developing inclusive sustainable tourism and event opportunities and providing strong leadership and support to the Tourism and Events team.This position will work under broad direction.

• CBD Parking provided.
• Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this positionTo be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the when submitting their application.How to applyTo apply, please submit two documents: * A two page cover letter addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the
; and * Your current resume.The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.Visit our website for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.For further informationPlease contact Paul Reynolds on (07) 4688 6973 within business hours.Closing dateThe closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Tuesday, 30 April 2024.About CouncilThe Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.