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Destination NSW
Reference number
req50391
Occupation
Management and Supervision, Sales, Sales and Marketing, Business Development, Market Research
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney City
Salary Information
$129,464 - $142,665 per annum plus superannuation
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 10:00am
MANAGER REGIONAL PROGRAMS
Join Destination NSW, the champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government
Clerk Grade 9/10 position with a salary range $129,464 to $142,665 per annum plus superannuation
Ongoing role located in The Rocks, Sydney
About the role
As Manager Regional at Destination NSW, you’ll help grow a strong, sustainable visitor economy across regional NSW. You’ll work to deliver practical initiatives that support industry capability, strengthen regional tourism outcomes and contribute to the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035. You’ll build strong relationships with the state’s seven Destination Networks, local councils, tourism organisations and industry partners. You’ll bring people together, manage different priorities and deliver programs that achieve consistent outcomes across regions.
A core part of this role is leading the Business Events NSW program – shaping business development activity and delivering flagship initiatives. You’ll ensure the program is well-positioned, responsive to industry needs and contributes to increased visitation and economic benefit for regional NSW.
You’ll stay across trends in the regional visitor economy and business events sector, spot emerging opportunities and turn insights into clear recommendation – helping NSW stay ahead.
To learn more about the role, please
About you
You’re a confident people leader who can deliver complex programs to time and quality. You’re comfortable working with ambiguity, thinking critically and using evidence to make practical decisions.
You’ll be a great fit if you bring:
Experience partnering with stakeholders across regional NSW (including local government, tourism bodies and visitor economy businesses) to deliver shared outcomes.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain productive relationships.
Experience delivering projects across multiple regions – keeping governance clear, people accountable and work on track.
A practical approach to balancing state-wide priorities with local needs and adjusting your style to suit different audiences and contexts.
Experience in business development or partnership-focused program delivery (ideally in tourism, events or a related sector).
You’ll be able to turn insights into practical actions and advice that stakeholders can use.
About Destination NSW
Destination NSW is the champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government. Spearheading a whole-of-government approach to visitor economy growth, Destination NSW influences and shapes the visitor economy through strategic research, policy and thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and consultation, commercial partnerships and investment in visitor experiences, business support, marketing and events. Destination NSW is also the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for the purpose of securing more international and domestic conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions.
See destinationnsw.com.au for further details.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience relate to the role
An up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages)
Closing Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026 [10am]
Contact: For any questions related to the role itself please contact Mitchell Gunn, Associate Director, Regional via mitchell.gunn@dnsw.com.au
For any other queries please contact Sally McRae, Talent Acquisition Partner via recruitment@dciths.nsw.gov.au
Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.
Together we:
Create social and economic opportunities for the state
Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.
We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.
Destination NSW
Reference number
req50391
Occupation
Management and Supervision, Sales, Sales and Marketing, Business Development, Market Research
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney City
Salary Information
$129,464 - $142,665 per annum plus superannuation
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 10:00am
MANAGER REGIONAL PROGRAMS
Join Destination NSW, the champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government
Clerk Grade 9/10 position with a salary range $129,464 to $142,665 per annum plus superannuation
Ongoing role located in The Rocks, Sydney
About the role
As Manager Regional at Destination NSW, you’ll help grow a strong, sustainable visitor economy across regional NSW. You’ll work to deliver practical initiatives that support industry capability, strengthen regional tourism outcomes and contribute to the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035. You’ll build strong relationships with the state’s seven Destination Networks, local councils, tourism organisations and industry partners. You’ll bring people together, manage different priorities and deliver programs that achieve consistent outcomes across regions.
A core part of this role is leading the Business Events NSW program – shaping business development activity and delivering flagship initiatives. You’ll ensure the program is well-positioned, responsive to industry needs and contributes to increased visitation and economic benefit for regional NSW.
You’ll stay across trends in the regional visitor economy and business events sector, spot emerging opportunities and turn insights into clear recommendation – helping NSW stay ahead.
To learn more about the role, please
About you
You’re a confident people leader who can deliver complex programs to time and quality. You’re comfortable working with ambiguity, thinking critically and using evidence to make practical decisions.
You’ll be a great fit if you bring:
Experience partnering with stakeholders across regional NSW (including local government, tourism bodies and visitor economy businesses) to deliver shared outcomes.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain productive relationships.
Experience delivering projects across multiple regions – keeping governance clear, people accountable and work on track.
A practical approach to balancing state-wide priorities with local needs and adjusting your style to suit different audiences and contexts.
Experience in business development or partnership-focused program delivery (ideally in tourism, events or a related sector).
You’ll be able to turn insights into practical actions and advice that stakeholders can use.
About Destination NSW
Destination NSW is the champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government. Spearheading a whole-of-government approach to visitor economy growth, Destination NSW influences and shapes the visitor economy through strategic research, policy and thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and consultation, commercial partnerships and investment in visitor experiences, business support, marketing and events. Destination NSW is also the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for the purpose of securing more international and domestic conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions.
See destinationnsw.com.au for further details.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience relate to the role
An up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages)
Closing Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026 [10am]
Contact: For any questions related to the role itself please contact Mitchell Gunn, Associate Director, Regional via mitchell.gunn@dnsw.com.au
For any other queries please contact Sally McRae, Talent Acquisition Partner via recruitment@dciths.nsw.gov.au
Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.
Together we:
Create social and economic opportunities for the state
Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.
We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manager Regional Programs position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.