Associate Director, Partnerships & Events
Core
Lead the day-to-day delivery of partnership programs and events to secure international business events, driving economic growth and global connections for Victoria.
Role type
Associate Director, Partnerships & Events (Hands-on leadership)
Builds
Strategic partnerships, industry events, and destination showcase activities
Domain
Tourism / Business Events / Destination Marketing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Team leadership, commercial planning, revenue forecasting, contract management, stakeholder engagement, event operations, budget management, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Industry networks in tourism/events, relevant business/marketing/tourism qualification
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead partnership program across acquisition, retention, engagement, and revenue; Manage annual calendar of partner, industry, and stakeholder events; Lead operational planning for AIME and destination showcases; Coach and develop the Partnerships and Events Managers; Manage budgets, procurement, contracts, and risk controls; Translate strategy into annual plans and provide reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership