Tourism and Community Development Officer

Banana Shire Council; Biloela; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Banana Shire Council is seeking a motivated Tourism and Community Development Officer to support tourism, community development, grants operations and events across Banana Shire.

You will help grow the Sandstone Wonders brand, maintain online content, engage with local stakeholders and volunteers, and assist with funding applications and reporting to ensure vibrant communities and sustainable tourism.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development and/or tourism promotion/marketing.
• Ability to assist the community to develop projects to address identified needs.
• Ability to work independently, while contributing to the collective objectives of a small team.
• An understanding of regional marketing and tourism trends.
• Experience promoting through social media platforms.
• Experience updating official website content for purposes.
• Proactively learn and undertake activities with the best interest of the community.
• High standard of content management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building profile and positive image of Council and the Banana Shire tourism brand (Sandstone Wonders).
• Maintain Council’s tourism and community development content online including databases (e.g. ATDW).
• Liaise and respond to internal and external enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Support and encourage volunteers for tourism and community development areas.
• Engage and collaborate with the local and regional tourism industry and Visitor Information Centres. Undertake relevant administrative activities to engage the tourism industry.
• Assist and advise in the development of community plans, strategies and actions aimed at sustainable development.
• Liaise with local, regional, state and federal bodies on tourism and development matters.
• Assist and support management with funding applications and provide reports and acquittals of grant applications.
• Undertake administrative activities to deliver Council’s Community Grants Program and Annual Tourism Support Funding.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of Council-supported events (e.g. Australia, Brigalow Arts Festival).
• Assist and support management to undertake periodic review of budget to actuals to manage the budget for service delivery.
• Prepare and process reports, financial transactions and related administrative correspondence relevant to the service delivery area.

Job description

Tourism and Community Development Officer

Banana Shire Council is seeking amotivated and detail‑driven Tourism and Community Development Officer that supports and enhances the quality of life and liveability of Banana Shire residents by supporting tourism, community development, community grants operations and supporting community services and events as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in building the profile and positive image of Council and the Banana Shire tourism brand (Sandstone Wonders).

Maintain Council’s tourism and community development content online including any databases (e.g. ATDW)

Liaise and respond to internal and external enquiries promptly and professionally.

Support and encourage volunteers for the tourism and community development areas.

Engage and collaborate with the local and regional tourism industry, including the Visitor Information Centres located within the Banana Shire. Undertake relevant administrative activities to engage the tourism industry.

Assist and advise in the development of community plans, strategies and actions aimed at achievable and sustainable community development.

Liaise with local, regional, state and federal bodies (both government and non-government) on tourism and community development matters.

Assist and support management with funding applications and provide periodic reports and acquittals of grant applications.

Undertake administrative activities to deliver Council’s Community Grants Program, and Annual Tourism Support Funding.

Assist in the preparation and delivery of Council supported events (e.g. Australia, Brigalow Arts Festival).

Assist and support management to undertake periodic review of budget to actuals to manage the budget for service delivery.

Prepare and process reports, financial transactions and related administrative correspondence relevant to the service delivery area.

About You

Experience in community development and/or tourism promotion/marketing.

Ability to assist the community to develop projects to address identified needs.

Ability to work independently, while contributing to the collective objectives of a small team.

An understanding of regional marketing and tourism trends.

Experience communicating and promoting through various social media platforms along with experience updating website content for official purposes.

Proactively learn and undertake activities with the best interest of the community.

High standard of content management.

Why Join Us?

At Banana Shire Council, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that directly support the community. You’ll be part of a supportive team environment that values: