Tourism Officer

Careers at Council; Shellharbour City Council; In loco; AUD 29.000 - 31.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

12% superannuation

Novated leasing

Retail discounts

Corporate fitness programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning & Development opportunities

Annual award increases & bi-annual bon

Weekly pay run

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Shellharbour City Council is seeking a proactive and organised team member for the Visitor Information Centre in Shellharbour Village. You will welcome visitors, provide local recommendations, assist with bookings and retail sales, and maintain tourism content across digital platforms.

You will collaborate with staff, volunteers and tourism partners to promote the Shellharbour region, delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences for all visitors.

Competenze

• Proactive and organised individual with excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong local tourism knowledge and networking capacity.
• Experience in administration and computer systems is preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide visitor information and local recommendations.
• Assist with bookings and retail sales.
• Maintain tourism content across digital platforms.
• Support relationships with tourism operators and industry partners.
• Contribute to day-to-day operation of the Accredited Visitor Information Centre.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Communication skills

Tourism knowledge

Administration

Computer systems

Strumenti

Booking systems

POS systems

CMS platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

Careers at Council – Shellharbour Village NSW

Join our dedicated Tourism team and help connect visitors with the region's attractions, events, businesses and unique experiences.

A great opportunity in the heart of Shellharbour Village to help promote Shellharbour as a premier visitor destination while working within a supportive and community-focused team.

As the welcoming face of the Visitor Information Centre, you will provide visitor information and local recommendations, assist with bookings and retail sales, maintain tourism content across digital platforms and support relationships with tourism operators and industry partners.
You will also contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of an Accredited Visitor Information Centre, ensuring visitors receive exceptional service and memorable experiences.

Working collaboratively with staff, volunteers and tourism stakeholders, you will help showcase the best of the Shellharbour region while maintaining the high standards expected of an accredited visitor information service.

We're seeking a proactive and organised individual with excellent customer service and communication skills, strong local tourism knowledge, and experience in administration and computer systems.

About us:

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 86,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

• Permanent part time, 18 hours per week working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in a job share capactiy
• Commencing salary range from $641.55 - $680.82 per week (based on skills and experience)
• Plus12% superannuation
• Plusbenefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
• PlusAnnual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
• Plusa range of local government benefits, including LSL after 5 years, one week 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parentalleave entitlements.

Please Note: This position requires a current "Working with Children Check" clearance in accordance with the 'Child Protection (WWC) Act 2012 for Paid workers

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.