Trainee Tourism Officer,
Warren and Macquarie Marshes Visitor Information Centre
Applications are invited for the position of Trainee Tourism Officer, Warren and Macquarie Marshes Visitor Information Centre, within the Warren Shire Council.
The successful applicant will join the small team of the Economic Development and Visitation Office of Warren Shire Council. The position will support and assist the provision of services to meet the tourism information needs of visitors and locals and will be based at the Warren and Macquarie Marshes Tourist Information Centre. The position is tailored to support the growth and development of the Economic Development and Visitation Office and will also focus on assisting with administrative support for a broad range of tourist products and services to residents and visitors. The successful applicant will undertake training towards gaining a Certificate III qualification in Tourism and will gain experience in the provision of tourism services, marketing and promotion, event planning, graphic design, general office duties, customer service skills. Ideally the successful candidate will have basic skills in the use of computers, basic knowledge of digital media, and have a Class C motor vehicle licence. The successful applicant will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment prior to confirmation of employment. The period of the Traineeship is two years. At the completion of the Traineeship, employment with Warren Shire Council is not guaranteed and will be subject to available funding to support a position.
Employment Conditions
Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award, and Council’s Salary System within Operational Band 1, Level 1, T1 to T10, with the current salary range between $468.00 to $1194.60 depending on age and experience.
The position will be required to staff the Warren and Macquarie Marshes Visitors Information Centre Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5pm with a one-hour lunch break) and include study time to attend TAFE and towards the completion of a Certificate III in Tourism.
The position is ideal for a candidate looking to begin their career in Tourism, Event Management and Visitor Services. All candidates with an interest in Tourism, Marketing, Communications and/or Customer Services are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment prior to confirmation of employment.
Applications
All applications should be addressed to the General Manager and include a cover letter, your resume along with two referees. If possible, at least one of these referees should be a work related. However, if you have not had previous employment or work experience, the names of two non-family member referees will be accepted.
Applications can be lodged:
• Via mail – P.O. Box 6, Warren, NSW, 2824
• In person – 115 Dubbo Street, Warren, NSW, 2824
• Via email – hr@warren.nsw.gov.au
For enquiries contact Susan Balogh, Economic Development and Visitation Manager on (02) 6847 6665.