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.
Job Description
About the role
The Research Specialist position is a full time, permanent opportunity that supports research, economics, analytics and consumer insights that are critical to the achievement of the goals of TEQ and the tourism industry.
As a Research Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting analysis, providing insights, business intelligence, and evaluating and monitoring tourism performance in Queensland, including for the TEQ event programs and the broader events sector.
The role will primarily involve quantitative analysis of and input into TEQ’s event activities and other issues that are of interest to Queensland’s tourism industry, with the communication of findings in PowerBI dashboards, reports and presentations.
Key duties
Source, clean, and analyse structured and unstructured data to generate insights.
Support business cases and strategy development with data-driven analysis.
Manage external research providers to ensure quality event evaluations.
Collaborate across TEQ teams to align research with organisational priorities.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders to meet research objectives.
Deliver accurate, timely reports and briefings tailored to diverse audiences.
For further information on the role please access the position description Research Specialist
To apply please submit your resume and a cover letter which outlines your skills and experience to the requirements above. Applications close 9 September 2025.
Desired Skills and Experience
For this role, we will consider your:
Degree in economics, commerce, business or related field.
Strong analytical skills, including data mining and interpretation.
Proven experience turning diverse data into actionable insights.
Skilled in analysing large datasets and presenting clear recommendations.
Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
Confident preparing reports and briefings for senior stakeholders.
We know recruitment agencies work hard to connect great people with great roles, however, on this occasion, we’re handling this one ourselves. We kindly ask you not to reach out, thank you for your understanding.
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