Tourism North East is looking for a Head of Industry Engagement superstar!
Tourism North East (TNE) is the Regional Tourism Board for Victoria’s High Country, which encompasses the Shires of Alpine, Murrindindi, Benalla, Indigo, Mansfield, Towong and Wangaratta, and the three major alpine resorts of Falls Creek, Mt Buller and Mt Hotham.
Tourism North East is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that represents a partnership between Local Government, the Victorian Alpine Resorts, Visit Victoria and industry. It is considered the lead regional tourism board in the State, and is a respected and strategic voice on all matters relating to the regional tourism agenda.
Tourism North East is charged with developing the strategic tourism direction for the High Country, uniting its diverse stakeholder base in a common development path to optimise visitor economy outcomes.
This work includes delivering a broad range of strategic supply and demand tourism initiatives including regional marketing, product development, strategic planning, industry development, investment prioritisation, research and advocacy. These efforts are focused on the High Country’s five recognised product strengths in cycle, snow, nature-based tourism, food/drinks and arts/cultural heritage.
As an organisation, we strive to go above and beyond everyday and we do this by being passionate, curious and bold in everything we do.
The Role
The Head of Industry Engagement is a senior management position within Tourism North East, responsible for leading the Industry and Product Development team and the development and delivery of the annual IPD program.
The position does this by working with new and existing tourism operators to improve, enhance and diversify their business and tourism experiences to better meet the needs of the region’s visitors, and by working to attract new visitors, increasing visitor numbers, length of stay and expenditure.
As such, this role is key in building a strong and viable tourism industry and offering that aligns with the long-term strategic direction of the region, and grows the High Country’s position as a leading regional tourism destination.
This position will be required to support businesses across the region’s five core experience pillars of arts & culture, nature-based tourism, snow, food & drink and cycling.
Working with us
Tourism North East is a supportive and passionate team of tourism professionals and we pride ourselves on our high performance, high integrity culture.
If this position and our working environment sounds like the right fit for you, please request a copy of the Position Description by emailing [email protected]
Location
The TNE HQ is located in the beautiful historic town of Beechworth, however we are committed to finding the right person for this role. This position can be located in Bright, Beechworth or Mansfield.
For any further information, please contact [email protected]urismnortheast.com.au.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 3rd December 2021.