About Us
Destination Southern New South Wales (DSNSW) is one of seven Destination Networks (DNs) in regional NSW, established by the NSW Government to improve regional stakeholder engagement and better support the visitor economy of regional NSW.
DSNSW is an important conduit between the NSW Government, local government, tourism organisations and businesses. Our primary role is to coordinate tourism-related strategies and projects that promote the growth and prominence of the visitor economy across the region. We do this by delivering regional funding and industry development programs and identifying infrastructure needs and investment opportunities.
Our priorities align with the objectives, strategies, and commitments of the NSW Government and are facilitated in partnership with government agencies, tourism organisations, and operators, guided by the Southern NSW Destination Management Plan 2022-2030 (DMP).
The strength of Southern New South Wales lies in the diverse nature of its three sub-regions, South Coast, Snowies and Southern Tablelands, which offer different but complementary experiences. The three sub-regions are comprised of 8 local government areas: Bega Valley, Eurobodalla, Snowy Monaro, Goulburn Mulwaree, Hilltops, Queanbeyan-Palerang, Upper Lachlan and Yass Valley. Each has its respective vision for the future, and projects and priorities, which are relevant to the sustainable growth of the region.
The following vision and values were created from the destination management planning process findings, in consultation with regional industry stakeholders:
‘Southern New South Wales stakeholders working collaboratively to showcase and develop their sub-regions as compelling destinations and contribute to the regional NSW $25 billion visitor expenditure target by 2030’.
This vision is underpinned by the following values:
- Ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive region
- Considering responsible tourism – environmental, social, cultural, economic, and ethical
- Retaining our lifestyle, our character, and our sense of place
- Fostering a spirit of collaboration within and beyond our regional boundary
- Offering high quality, seamless experiences, and consistent customer services
- Providing opportunities for our industry to broaden and deepen their skill sets.
You can read more about DSNSW’s role, as well as strategies and priorities to facilitate visitor economy growth in the Southern NSW Destination Management Plan 2022-2030.
Board
Our Directors have a passion for our region, our industry and the people who make it happen.
Team
Position Vacant – Industry Development Manager Southern Tablelands
Destination Southern NSW is seeking a passionate Industry Development Manager to champion the growth of the visitor economy across the Southern Tablelands region.
Reporting to the General Manager, Destination Southern NSW, you will work closely with industry stakeholders in the visitor economy to help them grow and develop their tourism businesses. This will include leveraging funding and building industry capacity through DNSW’s ‘NSW First’ program and other industry development programs.
Working alongside local government stakeholders to build networks and tourism product and experience clusters, you will be rewarded by assisting businesses to build strong and sustainable tourism products and memorable experiences and strengthening partnerships and collaboration.
This flexible, part-time role (22.5 hours per week) offers a competitive salary, superannuation, a fully maintained vehicle, and a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact.
Read more about the role here.
To Apply:
Submit an application that includes:
- A cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements as listed in the IDM Role Description Jan 2025 Southern Tablelands (max 2 pages)
- A resume outlining your experience including examples of your success that relate to this role (max 5 pages)
- Response to the following questions (max 2 pages)
- What initiatives have you implemented to drive business improvement that led to growth and sustainability? Please share a case study or two.
- Give an example of how you have strengthened collaboration to achieve positive outcomes. Perhaps between business and local government? What were the challenges and how did you overcome them?
Applications should be submitted by 5.00 pm, Friday, 31 January 2025 to info@dsnsw.com.au
For more details, contact General Manager Richard Everson at richard.everson@dsnsw.com.au.