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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 salaryrange$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, youll help grow a strong, sustainable visitor economy across regional NSW. Youll work to deliver practical initiatives that support industry capability, strengthen regional tourism outcomes and contribute to the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035.Youll build strong relationships with the states seven Destination Networks, local councils, tourism organisations and industry partners. Youll 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. Youll ensure the program is well-positioned, responsive to industry needs and contributes to increased visitation and economic benefit for regional NSW. Youll 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 click here to download the role description. About you Youre a confident people leader who can deliver complex programs to time and quality. Youre comfortable working with ambiguity, thinking critically and using evidence to make practical decisions. Youll 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). Youll 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. Seefor 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 For any other queries please contact Sally McRae, Talent Acquisition Partner via 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: Createsocial and economic opportunities for thestate Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor andnight-timeeconomies Prioritise First Nations artists, stories andculture Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart ofevery community to be enjoyed and accessed byall 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 gamingenvironment Support NSWs key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the states 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.