We are East Gippsland Shire
Help Shape the Future of East Gippsland’s Visitor Economy East Gippsland is one of Australia’s most diverse and compelling visitor destinations. From alpine landscapes and wilderness experiences to coastal communities, events and thriving local businesses, the region offers extraordinary opportunities for growth.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader to help shape and deliver initiatives that strengthen tourism outcomes, support local operators and enhance the visitor experience across the municipality. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who enjoys turning ideas into action, building strong partnerships and delivering meaningful outcomes for industry and community.
About the Role
As the Visitor Economy Coordinator, you will lead the planning and coordination of visitor economy programs, campaigns and initiatives that support Council's Economic Development Strategy, Regional Marketing priorities and Events Action Plan. Working closely with tourism operators, industry bodies and regional partners, you will play a key role in fostering collaboration, identifying opportunities and delivering evidence-based programs that strengthen East Gippsland's visitor economy. You will also provide oversight and strategic support to event attraction, sponsorship and permitting activities, advocate for investment in tourism infrastructure, and help position East Gippsland as a sustainable and competitive destination.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
- Strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to translate priorities into practical programs and measurable outcomes.
- Experience coordinating complex projects, programs or initiatives while balancing multiple priorities and competing demands.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively across industry, government and community sectors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including the ability to use data, evidence and insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
- An understanding of the visitor economy, tourism, events or regional development environment and the factors that influence destination success.
- Well-developed communication skills and confidence representing an organisation in a range of industry and stakeholder settings.
- A collaborative and adaptable approach, with a genuine commitment to teamwork shared success and contributing to outcomes beyond your immediate program area.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a tangible contribution to the growth and sustainability of East Gippsland's visitor economy while working on diverse projects that support tourism, events, industry development and regional prosperity. You'll join a supportive and collaborative Economic Development team that values innovation, partnership, continuous improvement and community impact.
This is a limited tenure position through to July 2028, offering the opportunity to play a key role in delivering priority visitor economy initiatives and helping shape the future of East Gippsland as a destination.
If you're passionate about regional development, enjoy working with people and want to help shape the future of East Gippsland's visitor economy, we'd love to hear from you!
Why you'll love EGSC:
Work-Life Balance:
- 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Flexible start and finish times
- Extra time off over Christmas
- Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres
Competitive Salaries:
- Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!
- Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!
A Supportive environment:
- 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
- Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
- Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
- Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
- Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
Does this sound like the role for you? Apply now!
To apply, please upload:
- Your resume, including 2 references
- A cover letter, explaining why you're interested in the position and the skills you will bring to the role
- A statement responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description
Questions? Contact Prue McTaggart, Manager Economic Development or Ashley Ball, Culture and Creativity Coordinator on 03 5153 9500
Applications close at 11:45pm on 27 July 2026
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
