2025Shire of Carnarvon - Tourism Officer
2025Shire of Carnarvon - Tourism Officer
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Tourist Information OfficerPosition Number:30Department:Economic DevelopmentLevel: 3aAward:May be covered under Local Government Officers WA Award Remuneration: $79694.14 (prorata for parttime) inclusive of salary superannuation housing and district allowances (if eligible) is available to the successful candidate depending on experience skills and qualifications. Reports to: Tourism CoordinatorAs a Tourism Officer you will be based at the Visitor Centre and play a vital role in guiding and assisting visitors to ensure an exceptional experience. Using your extensive knowledge of the Shire of Carnarvon you will provide professional efficient and customerfocused visitor information services. In addition to assisting visitors you will contribute to the retail operations of the organisation and actively participate in tourism projects and initiatives aimed at promoting and growing the region. Delivering excellent customer service and liaising effectively with a diverse range of customers and tourism operators will be key to your success in this role.Key role outcomes:Demonstrate successful application through the application of the Shires core values by promoting a work culture of sustainability quality improvement efficiency and excellent customer service that corresponds to our Code of Conduct and Customer Service Charter. A commitment to a safe work environment and WHS legislation policy and processes.Ensure compliance with the Local Government Act (WA) 1995 and any relevant legislation.Ensure all visitors receive professional efficient and customerfocused information services that enhance their experience in the Shire of Carnarvon.Competently advise visitors on local attractions products and brochures ensuring effective display and accessibility of information.Assist visitors with booking services tours and activities while promoting and recommending member services and businesses to enhance their overall experience.Assist with retail tasks including cash handling EFTPOS transactions invoicing and daily reconciliation ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.Actively participate in tourism projects and marketing initiatives aimed at promoting the Shire of Carnarvon as a premier destination including assisting with campaigns events and promotions.Assist in the curation and management of the retail section ensuring the selection of highquality products that represent the regions unique culture heritage and produce.Work Health & Safety ResponsibilitiesTo take reasonable care for their own safety and health and to avoid harming the safety and health of other people through any act or omission at Shire workplaces. And as relevant: Proactively comply with all Shire WHS Policies Procedures and Guidelines Practice duties and other relevant conditions. As well as with the WA WHS Act 2020 WHS (General) Regulations 2022 all other relevant Regulations Codes of Practice and Australian Standards. implemented and are being followed by employees. As far as reasonably possible comply with instructions given by their employer or an authorised person in the interests of safety and health and in accordance with the WHS Act. Must report to their manager supervisor WHS Representative PC&S and/or other relevant contact person work related injuries near misses and any hazards at the workplace that they cannot correct themselves. Must use store and maintain personal protective equipment as properly instructed and not damage or misuse any equipment or facilities provided in the interests of safety and health.Participate in and where possible provide leadership for a continuous improvement culture of safety where best practice initiatives are entrenched in daily business activities. Essential Criteria:Highly developed ability to uphold a valuesbased approach in the workplace. Demonstrate sound experience in a similar role with the proven ability to manage a wide range of marketing/communications issues. Demonstrated experience and aptitude in dealing with members of the public through a variety of contact channels such as in person via telephone email social media and other digital channels. Highly developed computer skills with competency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel and other Microsoft Office products with the ability to quickly adapt to using Council specific software.Demonstrated numeracy and problemsolving skills (including cash reconciliation). Demonstrated ability to multitask selforganise and work independently to plan prioritise workloads within an environment of competing priorities and strict deadlines. Knowledge of the Shire of Carnarvon region. Desirable Criteria:Previous experience with Local GovernmentPrevious experience in a similar role. Licenses Registrations Memberships or Qualifications required of the role:Current Western Australia Drivers License.Preemployment screening required for this role: National Police Clearance Less than 6 months oldPreemployment Medical ScreeningAlcohol and Other Drug screeningRemuneration and Benefits:The successful applicant will join the Economic Development Team with a starting salary from $64748.89 per annum plus allowances (if eligible) and superannuation. Other cash benefits include but not limited to: $1160.49 p/a District Allowance*$2958.12 p/a Housing Allowance*$1089.52 p/a Annual Leave Loading 17.5%$7919.76 p/a Superannuation (Statutory)$1377.35 p/a Superannuation additional 2% (Optional subject to employee salary sacrifice)*$3500.00 Retention bonus upon completion of 3 years of service*$440.00 p/a Annual Leave Travel Assistance Salary Continuance InsuranceLeave entitlements* 5 weeks Annual leave2 Local Government Public Holidays10 days of paid Personal Leave10 days of paid Pandemic Leave38 hours of paid Volunteer Emergency Services LeaveAdditional Allowances and Subsidies as per Attraction and Retention Policy*Salary Sacrificing for a range of benefitsLocal Club Membership SubsidiesGym Membership SubsidyAnnual Pass for Aquatic Centre*Subject to Corporate PolicyIt is not the intention of the position description to limit the scope or accountabilities of the position but to highlight the most important aspects of the position. The aspects mentioned above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role. A copy of the position description can be obtained by following this link: Tourist Information OfficerFor further information about the role please telephone People and Culture Services on (08)or email apply for the position please submit your application by following the prompts below and clicking on Submit Application. Please ensure you provide an uptodate Resume and a Cover Letter that addresses the Essential and Desirable Criteria. Applications close 4pm on 11 February 2025.Please note that as this is only an Expression of Interest you may be contacted in the future as a shortlisted candidate.
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