Do you have a passion for tourism,eager to work with industry for positive change and looking for an excitingchallenge?

If so, a rare opportunity at WaggaWagga City Council exists for an experienced and driven individual who can helpposition Wagga Wagga as a leading regional destination in Recent South Wales.

We are seeking a Visitor EconomyDevelopment Officer to join the multi-disciplinary team behind Visit WaggaWagga.This position will coordinate the ongoing destination developmentactivities of the City. In addition to building strategic alliances with keystakeholders, the role will participate in the development and execution of arange of projects within the Wagga Wagga Destination Management Plan 2025 –2034.

- Remunerationof $3,369.50 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $4,043.40gross per fortnight + 12% superannuation.
- Supportive, innovative and positive team culture.
- A strong commitment to your professional growth through ongoinglearning, development and career opportunities, supporting Council's vision ofbeing a learning organisation.
- Generous leave entitlements, including access to Council'sFlexible Working Hours Agreement and MyLeave.

Your new role:

Key responsibilities of the role include:

- Project managing research projects and conducting data analysis toinform decision making within Council.
- Assisting with preliminary assessments, analysis and reports oftourism projects.
- Participating in the creation and execution of annual destinationdevelopment strategies to grow the value of the visitor economy sector in WaggaWagga.
- Sourcing, negotiating and securing sponsorship and grant funds forCouncil projects and programs.
- Managing and continuing to broaden and build the Wagga WaggaTourism Partner Program, promoting member benefits,



identifying and liaisingwith potential new members.
- Building relationships, and liaising with industry and communitypartners, to assist in the development and production of appropriate productsand services that align with Council's destination strategy and market needs.
- Working with and influencing tourism partners to assist inbroadening the diversity of tourism products, services, packages, events andattractions offered and available.
- Responding to internal and external stakeholders for informationand data on the tourism industry, and presenting market research findings,insights and updates for stakeholders.
- Identifying training needs of tourism operators and coordinatingtraining and mentoring programs to meet these needs.
- Develop and deliver public presentations and undertake mediainterviews as required.
- Providing business support to the Destination and EventsCoordinator.
- Preparing correspondence, reports, promotional materials andpresentations; research; compiling and preparing statistical information;maintaining database/s; conducting visitor surveys; and maintaining visitorstatistics.

What you will need to succeed

We are looking for someone with:

- Tertiary qualifications relevant tothe role - Tourism, Business, Marketing, or similar specialisation
- ClassC Driver's Licence.

Skills and Experience

- Demonstrated two (2)



years'experience in similar roles in tourism and business development.
- Proficiency in the use of MicrosoftOffice and other relevant software packages.
- Solid time management, planning,financial and administrative skills.
- Demonstrated ability to workeffectively in a team and independently.
- Strong communication (oral andwritten) and interpersonal skills including sound conflict resolution,negotiation and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to deliverquality customer service, contribute to service improvements and adapt tochange.
- Demonstrated understanding of EqualEmployment Opportunity and Work Health & Safety including risk assessment.

What is next?

Applications close Tuesday, 8September 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held from Monday, 14September 2026.

If you are interested in this roleand would like more information, please contact Cassandra Farquharson, Destination& Events Coordinator on 02 6926 9***.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employmentchecks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

Allpreferred candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a PoliceCheck. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged fromapplying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

Councilis an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work,as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from allwalks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability,veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience andpeople of all ages.

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📌 Visitor Economy Development Officer (Wagga Wagga)
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