Hawkesbury City Council Visitor Information Centre Officer

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City
Council.

• Casual
  Employment / $38.65 per hour
• On-Site
  Parking
• Discount
  Gym Membership

Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to
deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace
for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and
genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally
diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with
disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Visitor Information
Centre Lead and based in Richmond, this is a casual position,  hours of work will vary from week to week and will include covering shifts for periods of leave and coverage in busy periods, as required. The purpose of the position is to assist in
the provision of Visitor Information to the general public and people of the
City of the Hawkesbury and to support Council’s strategic tourism activities.

About You

You will have experience working in a tourism role and will
demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and
external stakeholders and customers. You will be enthusiastic, motivated,
approachable and have experience working autonomously in a similar position.

Essential Criteria

• Certificate III in Tourism or equivalent
• Extensive experience in assisting the public
  with their visitor experience
• High level skills in using the internet,
  online and print media for accurate information gathering
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite
• Proven research and writing skills
• Experience in cash handling and basic
  reconciliation procedures
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willing
  to obtain prior to employment
• Availability to work 4 hours shifts throughout
  the week

Desirable Experience

• Certificate IV Tourism
• First Aid certificate
• Experience and skills in desktop publishing

The Rewards

• Great
  working environment
• Health
  and Wellbeing Program
• Long
  Service Leave after 5 years
• Corporate
  Rate Gym Membership - Oasis Leisure Centre
• Employee
  Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further
position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our
website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team
on 02 4560 4444.

Applications close Tuesday, 18 June 2023

Applicants who do
not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors
in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from
this process.