Director – Travel Incentives & Events

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Are you a powerhouse in the MICE world? Do you thrive on big ideas, big clients, and big outcomes? Totem Connections is searching for a commercially sharp, creatively driven Director – Travel Incentives & Events to generate and win new business and lead premium incentive travel programs and corporate events across Australia and beyond.

At Totem Connections, we believe in the power of experiences to inspire, reward, and transform. Backed by the Connections Travel Group, we deliver events and incentive programs that connect people to purpose and we’re looking for a senior leader who shares that belief. What You’ll Do

You’ll be the strategic lead behind high‑value incentive programs, conferences, and global travel experiences. You’ll shape the vision, win the business, and deliver events that leave a lasting impact. Your world will include:

Creating a new business strategy and executing on it to achieve targets Building long‑term client partnerships that drive repeat and referral business Turning briefs into compelling, commercially strong proposals Recommending destinations and venues that elevate the experience Leading group travel logistics, risk management, and duty‑of‑care Building advanced EventsAir registration sites, apps, and event platforms Managing suppliers, budgets, contracts, and onsite delivery Leading teams with confidence and calm under pressure This is a role where strategy meets creativity, and where your commercial thinking truly matters. What You Bring

10+ years in events, incentives, and conferences A proven track record of winning business and growing accounts Strong commercial acumen and proposal‑building expertise Expertise in EventsAir and group travel logistics Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management Ability to juggle multiple complex projects with ease A solutions‑focused mindset and calm leadership style Willingness to travel nationally and internationally Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Totem Connections delivers experiences that inspire, reward, and connect people to purpose. With the strength of the Connections Travel Group behind you, you’ll have access to industry‑leading travel expertise, global supplier networks, and a team that genuinely loves what they do. You’ll step into a senior role where your ideas matter, your leadership is valued, and your work takes you places…literally. Ready to Lead Experiences That Matter?

If you’re driven, strategic, creative, and commercially minded, we want to speak with you. Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining why you’re excited to work with us. Apply now and shape the future of incentive travel and events.

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