Join Us in Shaping the Experience Gold Coast’s Team and Story!

About Us:

Experience Gold Coast (EGC) is a single, unified organisation that brings together HOTA (Home of the Arts), Destination Gold Coast, Study Gold Coast and Major Events Gold Coast. Formed in 2023, EGC plays a central role in driving the growth of the city’s visitor economy. EGC plays a pivotal role in supercharging outcomes across tourism, events, arts & culture and education, with a clear objective of positioning the Gold Coast as the lifestyle capital of Australia.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced General Manager, Event Partnerships for a 12-month parental leave cover role to lead our major events portfolio and drive strategic partnerships that create meaningful outcomes for the Gold Coast.

Reporting to the Head of Growth & Partnerships, you will lead the strategic direction, performance, and ongoing development of Experience Gold Coast’s Event Partnerships Program and major events portfolio.

As a senior leader within Experience Gold Coast, you will identify and secure strategic event opportunities, oversee complex partnerships and investment decisions, and build trusted relationships across government, industry, and the events sector.

Leading a high-performing Event Partnerships team, you will provide commercial and strategic expertise to maximise the value of our event investments and strengthen the Gold Coast’s reputation as a leading major events destination.

What You’ll Do:

- Lead the strategic direction and performance of Experience Gold Coast’s Event Partnerships Program and major events portfolio.

- Identify, attract, and secure high-value events that align with organisational priorities and deliver meaningful outcomes for the Gold Coast.

- Oversee complex negotiations, funding agreements, commercial partnerships, and investment arrangements.

- Develop evidence-based investment recommendations, business cases, and strategic advice for Executive Leadership and key stakeholders.





- Success in this role depends on an exceptional ability to build trust and influence. You will already have established relationships across the events industry and be recognised as someone who can bring partners together, navigate complexity and open doors that others can't

- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Event Partnerships team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Partner across Experience Gold Coast to maximise the marketing, commercial, destination, and community value generated from supported events.

- Monitor portfolio performance, investment outcomes, and emerging opportunities to continuously strengthen the Gold Coast’s events offering.

- Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leaders regarding portfolio priorities, investment opportunities, and industry trends.

What You’ll Bring:

- This is not a step-up prospect. We're seeking a proven executive who has successfully led major event portfolios, negotiated nationally significant partnerships and can demonstrate a track record of delivering measurable outcomes.

- Established networks and credibility across the major events ecosystem, including event owners, rights holders, promoters, government, venues, sporting organisations and commercial partners.

- Strategic portfolio leadership, with demonstrated success attracting, growing and managing major events and investment programs that deliver economic, destination and commercial outcomes.

- Extensive experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, funding arrangements, and stakeholder partnerships.

- Strong commercial and financial acumen,



with the ability to identify commercial opportunities, unlock strategic partnerships, evaluate investment decisions and maximise return on public investment.

- Recognised for building trusted, long-term relationships that create opportunities, influence outcomes and deliver strategic value.

- Experience leading high-performing teams, developing leaders and driving strategic growth, change, and continuous improvement.

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, event management, tourism, commerce, marketing, or a related discipline are desirable.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

- Be Part of the Action: Work at the heart of the Gold Coast’s thriving arts and culture scene, where creativity and community come together.

- Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy discounts at all Food and Beverage outlets across the HOTA precinct, plus discounted tickets to cinema screenings, events, and activities.

- Empowerment Time: Take four paid days per year dedicated to personal growth and wellbeing.

- Paid Parental Leave: We support our team members with paid leave during this important life stage.

- Wellbeing Support: Access Sonder, our comprehensive team member care and wellbeing service.

- Professional Development: Unlock learning opportunities through our Learning Lab, offering up to 1,000 courses to help you grow and thrive.

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences at Experience Gold Coast!

How to Apply

Are you ready to shape the future of the Gold Coast’s major events landscape and lead partnerships that deliver meaningful outcomes for the city? If yes, don’t delay — apply today!

To apply for this position, please submit a brief cover letter along with your resume.

Experience Gold Coast values diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to providing equitable employment opportunities and welcome applications from individuals of all cultures, genders, ages, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, LGBTIQ communities, and people with disabilities.

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