Closes: 13 November 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 43461
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 October 2026
Contact Officer: Laura Raine on [email protected] or (02) 6207 6626

Details: VisitCanberra leads the Australian Capital Territory and region tourism industry to create and implement a range of programs that aim to grow the value of tourism to the ACT economy.

We are seeking a motivated and cooperative Partnerships and Distribution Officer – Western Markets to join our International Markets and Programs team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of the tourism industry, who is passionate about building awareness of Canberra among travel trade partners and helping tourism businesses connect with distribution channels.

The successful applicant will:

- Coordinate the delivery of the Aussie Specialist Program and other travel agent education initiatives, building destination knowledge, product awareness and advocacy for Canberra among travel trade partners across key Western markets.
- Build and maintain relationships with key travel trade, including travel agents, wholesalers, inbound tour operators, and industry associations, supporting the growth of Canberra's presence within the tourism distribution network.
- Apply their understanding of tourism distribution to support the development of packaging and promotion of Canberra tourism products through travel trade channels.




- Assist in the delivery of partnership marketing initiatives and cooperative campaigns with distribution partners across key Western markets.
- Manage and deliver programs that enhance the trade readiness, distribution capability and bookability of Canberra tourism products and experiences.

This role reports to the Assistant Director, Partnerships and Distribution within VisitCanberra’s International Markets and Programs team.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

- Qualifications in and/or knowledge of the tourism industry is desirable
- Current Australian driver’s licence
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel interstate and/or internationally as required

Note: This is a temporary position available from December 2026 to December 2028 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. This vacancy is backfilling a period of leave for the nominal occupant.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

Please note, this position operates in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: Please submit:





- A two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role with reference to the Professional/Technical Skills and Behavioural Capabilities outlined in the Position Description.
- Your curriculum vitae including contact details for two referees.

Your two-page pitch should demonstrate your direct relevant experience and capability in relation to the key responsibilities of the role, including travel trade engagement, tourism distribution, stakeholder management, and the delivery of initiatives that enhance the trade readiness, bookability and distribution of tourism products and experiences.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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This is a temporary position available from December 2026 to December 2028 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

📌 Partnerships and Distribution Officer – Western Markets | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
📍 Canberra