Distribution Development & Partnership Executive, Business Events

At Tourism Australia, we know & love this land. We also know our people are our strength, their different experiences and backgrounds are the key to Tourism Australia’s success.   Every day we share our passion with the world, sharing the story of Australia and our 65,000 years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. We are just as passionate about creating an incredible culture at Tourism Australia, recognising and supporting the individuality of our people, in an environment where we learn and grow together.

About the role

To help cement Australia’s strong position as a business events destination we’re looking for a dynamic and friendly individual to join the team in a permanent, full-time role as Distribution Development & Partnership Executive, Business Events to help represent and market one of the most beautiful countries in the world… Australia! 

This position provides operational support and coordination to ensure the successful delivery of business events distribution development & partnership marketing initiatives.

A key focus of this role will be providing support to the business events industry with initiatives including the Advance Program and the Business Events Bid Fund Program, designed to increase the conversion of new international business events for Australia.

This is a great role for someone who is organised, enthusiastic, and excited to build their career from the inside of one of Australia’s most recognised and ambitious brands, while also playing a part in driving real results for the business events industry.

What will set you apart from the crowd and ensure your success in the role?

To succeed in this role, your profile will demonstrate the following skills:

• Demonstrated prior experience in business administration and project coordination, supported by tertiary qualifications in tourism, events, marketing or related discipline.


• Demonstrated prior experience in planning, producing and delivering business events marketing materials and supporting distribution activity.


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a proactive and professional approach.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust, listen well, and contribute to open, respectful dialogue.


• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities independently.


• Attention to detail and accountability for delivering high-quality work and following through on commitments.


• A natural service mindset—someone who takes pride in being helpful, solving problems, with an ability to work autonomously retaining a sense of ownership of responsibilities.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to make a significant contribution to Tourism Australia’s operations, please apply online.

About us

At Tourism Australia, we believe that creating a strong, healthy, and positive culture, is the secret to making extraordinary things happen.

Our values are the start of our cultural story. They determine who we are today and who we will be tomorrow. We bring our values to life through the way we behave every day. Our values are:

• We think big and without borders… We have a proud history of doing innovative and ground-breaking work. And we’re not done yet.


• We make each other better… We’re one team. We value diversity and listen to all opinions before aligning on the best way forward, but robust discussion makes our work stronger.


• We do the right thing… We are respectful of communities, cultures, and the earth we all inhabit, and take our responsibility to care for all three seriously.


• We only do work that makes a difference… There’s so much we can do, and want to do, but we focus on the things that will add the most value to our industry.


• We’re obsessed with telling the Australian story… We’re passionate about Australia, her land, nature, people, and culture. And We’re proud of our role in sharing her story with the world.

Tourism Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection including those with disabilities. We embrace individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

Your application must include a resume and cover letter addressing the role requirements. You will also be required to complete some initial pre-screening questions.  

Applications close Monday, 19 January 2026.