We’re hiring | Tourism Workforce Connect Manager

? Brisbane, QLD

⏱️ Full time | 24-month fixed-term contract

? Lead a team of three

About QTIC The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is Queensland’s peak tourism industry body and a leading voice for the state’s visitor economy. We work alongside industry, government and communities to strengthen tourism businesses, build workforce capability and support the sustainable growth of Queensland’s visitor economy.

About the opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Tourism Workforce Connect Manager to lead an exciting statewide workforce initiative supporting Queensland’s tourism industry.

You’ll lead the delivery of the Seasonal Mobility and Staff Accommodation Exchange (SMASE) — a 24-month pilot designed to tackle some of tourism’s biggest workforce challenges by better connecting workers, employers, accommodation and transport across Queensland.

In this role, you’ll:

- Lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex, government-funded statewide project
- Manage a team of Tourism Workforce Connect Coordinators
- Drive project governance, budgets, risk, compliance and reporting




- Oversee the development and implementation of a digital workforce exchange platform
- Build strong partnerships across government, industry, tourism regions, councils, employers and service providers
- Lead monitoring, evaluation and the roadmap for future scaling

We’re looking for someone who brings:

- Strong project or program leadership experience
- Experience delivering government-funded or complex multi-stakeholder projects
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Strong governance, financial and reporting capability
- Confident people leadership and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach

This is an opportunity to lead a high-impact project with the potential to create lasting change in how Queensland’s tourism workforce connects with jobs, accommodation and regional opportunities.

Ready to help shape the future of Queensland’s tourism workforce?

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and salary expectations to: [email protected]

? Applications close: Wednesday 2 September 2026

📌 Tourism Workforce Connect Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Tourism Industry Council - QTIC
📍 Brisbane