Research And Partnerships Lead

Experience Gold Coast assumes a significant responsibility in growing the visitor economy of the city, with a clear objective of positioning the Gold Coast as the lifestyle capital of the World. As a newly formed entity, Experience Gold Coast is focused on supercharging tourism, events, arts & culture, and education outcomes for the City of Gold Coast.

Position Overview We're looking for a strategic and research-savvy professional to take on the role of Research and Partnership Lead. This role is your chance to work with leading city advocates, drive high-impact partnerships, and grow the international business events pipeline across priority sectors including health, education, innovation and more.

Key Responsibilities Identify and research international association event opportunities aligned to strategic city industries and ambassador profiles.

Work closely with our Sales and Partnerships team to build a strong pipeline of international leads (target : 8 / month).

Support the strategic development and evolution of the Gold Coast's Business Events Ambassador Program.

Partner with universities, industry leaders, and stakeholders like Invest Gold Coast, the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, and Business Events Australia.

Help shape our future events strategy and co-design initiatives that drive visitation, advocacy, and economic impact.

Mentor sales team members in international bidding processes and research systems (ICCA etc)

Our Ideal Candidate You're a connector, researcher, and strategist who's comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments and passionate about bringing big ideas to life. You will bring :

Minimum 3 years' experience in tourism or business events, ideally in international bidding or lead generation.

Knowledge of the business events distribution system and key industry bodies.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working with executive boards, universities, and government agencies.

A collaborative spirit and drive to influence outcomes.

Experience with CRM systems, reporting, and delivering strategy-aligned insights.

Why Join us? Here at EGC, our staff enjoy a range of staff benefits including the following :

Discounts across all Food and Beverage outlets at the HOTA precinct (HOTA Café, The Exhibitionist and Palette Restaurant).

Discounted tickets (Cinema, Events and Activities)

4 days of Empowerment Time per year - to focus on personal growth and wellbeing!

Sonder – our team member care system

Access to Learning Lab – enhancing development opportunities with up to 1000 courses

How to apply : If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation that prioritises people, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply for this position, please submit a brief cover letter along with your resume.

Experience Gold Coast values diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to providing equitable employment opportunities and welcome applications from individuals of all cultures, genders, ages, Australia's First Nations Peoples, LGBTIQ+ communities, and people with disabilities.

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