Media and Travel Trade Familiarisations Specialist

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is a statutory body of the Queensland Government and the State’s lead tourism marketing, destination and experience development and major events agency. TEQ’s vision is to inspire a global desire for Queensland by showcasing its unique identity through bold world-class marketing and events – driving travellers to choose our state and deepening pride in the place we call home.

About the role

The Media and Travel Trade Familiarisations Specialist is a full-time, permanent position within the Trade Engagement and Distribution Development team.

This role is responsible for designing, planning, and coordinating activities and experiences for travel trade partners, media, and influencers visiting Queensland. Their goal is to generate positive publicity, sales, and engagement that promote Queensland as a preferred holiday destination.

The aim of the Media and Travel Trade Familiarisation (Famils) team is to deliver experiential and motivational itineraries that are aligned to TEQ’s target markets, marketing messaging and brand objectives. To ensure that the outcomes of all visits are delivering a demonstrable return on investment, the business, publicity or commentary generated will reinforce all TEQ’s annual marketing activities and objectives.

This is achieved by working in partnership with TEQ international offices and TEQ internal teams, Regional Tourism Organisations (RTO’s), Tourism Australia (TA) and industry partners.

Key duties

• Design and coordinate famil experiences that promote Queensland’s brand and destination messages for TEQ, Tourism Australia (TA), travel trade and media partners.
• Select Queensland destinations and experiences based on market research and stakeholder input to align with strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain strong industry relationships with tourism operators, government bodies, PR agencies, and internal teams to support famil program delivery.
• Develop tailored itineraries and story angles that match media and travel trade audiences needs that showcase relevant products to targeted markets.
• Manage famil logistics and budgets, including bookings, payments, risk governance, and financial reconciliations in line with business policies.
• Track famil effectiveness and maintain databases, preparing reports and documentation for stakeholders and participants.

For further information on the role please access the position description - Media and Travel Trade Familiarisations Specialist

For this role, we will consider your:

• Strong knowledge of Queensland’s destinations and tourism products, with deep understanding of consumer travel trends across domestic and international markets.
• Proven experience designing and hosting Famils, including tailoring story angles to meet marketing objectives.
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate, negotiate, and influence partners to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Highly organised project management capabilities, with a track record of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Sharp attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality famil delivery and refinement.
• Confident public hosting and representation skills, including escorting Famils and attending industry events as required.

To apply please submit your resume and a cover letter which outlines your skills and experience to the requirements above. Applications close Friday 11 September 2026.

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Equity and Diversity

Tourism and Events Queensland recognises the importance and uniqueness of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and has developed a Reconciliation Action Plan to demonstrate our commitment towards reconciliation through how we operate and do business. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. This is an is an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

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