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Provide visible and dynamic leadership in the management and development of Newcastles visitor economyTemporary, Full-Time opportunity until August 2026Flexible working options availableHere at City of Newcastle (CN), a temporary opportunity has become available for an experienced Visitor Economy Lead to join our Media, Engagement, Economy & Corporate Affairs team until August 2026. As a member of our team, you won''t just work for the city; youll co-create it. Here, your ideas and efforts directly shape the places where you and your community live, work, and play.Accountable for the development and delivery of CN''s Destination Management Plan and Events Sponsorship Programs, this role enables sustainable growth of Newcastle''s visitor economy and acts as the primary interface with tourism businesses, industry and government partners for the development and evaluation of effective visitor economy initiatives. With four direct reports and including Newcastle''s Visitor Information Centre, you will manage, motivate, and professionally develop the Visitor Economy team and provide visible and dynamic leadership in the management and development of Newcastle''s visitor economy.Bringing experience from a similar role, you will manage relationships with all levels of government regarding capability and capacity building, event attraction, destination marketing, advocacy and collaboration to realise Newcastle''s growth potential as a visitor destination across domestic and emerging international target markets.Life at City of Newcastle (CN)Youll get to experience your work up close alongside the brilliant minds of your colleagues who care for one another and the region. Youll chip away at ambitious plans with a talented, passionate crew alongside you, shaping the very fabric of our community. Showing up for neighbours not shareholders.Every single day offers the chance to think big and act local. Planning and prioritising to achieve the most important outcomes with the community. Youll add value in the moments that matter. From librarians to lifeguards, in a range of iconic places, we achieve a better Newcastle together.Whether were supporting major events, providing essential services or supporting creative artists, its what we do when the cameras aren''t rolling that matters most. And well be there for you in important times in your life. We embrace flexible work arrangements to find a balance that allows us to enjoy the city we shape.Our focus on inclusion and respecting culture will help you feel a deeper connection with others. You''ll connect with internal communities that will help you to feel a sense of belonging and reflect the diversity of the growing region.At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what''s important and provide the benefits to enable a work-life balance that allows us to enjoy the city we shape. To read more, visit here!Remuneration: $128,874.23 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 11.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour weekIf you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.CN do not accept unsolicited resumes, and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr