Work For Tourism Whitsundays

The Careers page is the central hub for Tourism Whitsundays job opportunities, providing an overview of the organisation, current vacancies, and practical guidance to support a strong application.

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.

Tips for applying

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.

Open positions

Senior Marketing Coordinator

The Senior Marketing Coordinator role helps showcase one of Australia’s most iconic tourism destinations. Working closely with the Head of Marketing and the marketing team in the Airlie Beach office, the role is hands-on across a broad mix of consumer, trade, corporate and industry activity, from campaign coordination and graphic design to copywriting, events and stakeholder engagement. It suits a proactive, solutions-focused marketer who enjoys variety, is ready to take ownership and contribute ideas, and wants to work across both strategy and execution in a fast-paced, collaborative team.

Role focus

Supporting the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns and other activity
Designing brand and marketing assets for use across all key channels
Writing, editing and proofing copy across marketing and communication platforms
Assisting with industry engagement, database management and other tasks as required

Applications close Friday, 31 July 2026 and should be submitted via Seek.

Position Description

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