Tourism Lead
Tourism Lead
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Job Description
Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.
- Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours/week)
- Based at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney hybrid working arrangements available
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113574 to $125720 super
The role
Are you ready to help shape the future of tourism at some of Australias most iconic destinations As the Tourism Lead at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney youll drive the development and management of tourism partnerships build relationships with operators and agencies and help deliver innovative programs that attract new audiences. Youll be part of a team thats passionate about connecting people with nature science and cultureacross the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan and the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah.
This role is perfect for someone who understands both the supply and demand sides of tourism thrives in a dynamic environment and is excited to bring new visitors into the Gardens. Youll manage multiple projects contribute to sales and marketing strategies and work closely with stakeholders to ensure every initiative delivers value and impact.
This hybrid role offers flexibility while ensuring strong on-site collaboration. Youll work at least 5 days per fortnight in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney officewith a monthly visit to our Mount Annan and Mount Tomah sites.
For more information read the full Role Description: Tourism Lead
What you will bring to the role
- Broad experience in the tourism sector including business development marketing and operations
- Strong stakeholder engagement and account management skills
- Understanding of tourism logistics and customer expectations
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure
- Self-starter with drive resilience and adaptability
- Experience developing tourism products and coordinating with distribution channels
- Commercial acumen and familiarity with pricing strategies and performance reporting
- Willingness to work flexibly including occasional weekends and travel to other Gardens
- Proficiency in digital tools and tourism marketing and sales platforms
What is an essential requirement:
- Tertiary qualifications in tourism or equivalent experience with demonstrated business and commercial acumen.
- Ability to work outside of normal working hours and on weekends if required.
- Current Australian Drivers Licence.
About us
Botanic Gardens of Sydney under the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust is Australias oldest scientific institution and a custodian of over $1.2 billion in cultural heritage and botanical collections. As the premier botanical research institute we encompass world-leading botanic gardens and Sydneys leading outdoor live entertainment precinct. We engage international national and regional visitors making us a leading entity in the NSW tourism sector.
Join us
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close 11.55pm on Thursday 7th August 2025.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Ben Janeczko on .
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02) - HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.
Check out ourAboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for the role or contact ourAboriginal Career pathwaysteam for a yarn.
Employment Type
Full-Time
