Work For Tourism Whitsundays

Tourism Whitsundays Limited is the region’s destination marketing and Regional Tourism Organisation for The Whitsundays. The destination includes the Whitsunday Islands and the mainland communities of Airlie Beach, Bowen, Collinsville and Proserpine.

In the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, The Whitsundays is known for experiences that feel bigger than the everyday. From reef days and snorkelling adventures to the bright silica sands of Whitehaven Beach and scenic flights over Heart Reef, the destination attracts visitors from around the world, and Tourism Whitsundays works with industry and community to keep that story moving.

Tourism Whitsundays offers career opportunities across destination marketing, partnerships, digital, content, trade, events, and visitor servicing. Roles suit people who enjoy working with industry, love building campaigns that perform, and bring care and professionalism to representing a world class destination.

Before applying

The position description is the best place to start. It outlines the role's purpose and the key capabilities sought. Reading it closely helps applicants decide whether the role aligns with their skills and career goals. A chat with a mentor or manager can also help refine how experience is presented.

Cover letter

A cover letter should be one page and clearly link experience to the role. Strong applications focus on a few relevant examples that show results, collaboration, and judgment. The clearest letters explain why the role is appealing, and how that experience would translate into impact for Tourism Whitsundays.

Resume

Resumes should be no more than three pages and prioritise the experience most relevant to the role. A clean layout, clear headings, and outcomes-based examples help recruiters quickly understand strengths. A photo is not required.

Marketing and Administration Assistant

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The Marketing and Administration Assistant role supports Tourism Whitsundays’ day-to-day marketing delivery and team operations. Based in the Cannonvale office and reporting to the Marketing Manager, the role helps keep key systems and databases up to date, supports campaign reporting and performance tracking, and assists with corporate communications, events, and member support. It suits someone who is organised, proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable working across a range of tasks in a fast-paced team environment.