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SalaryDO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS TO OPERATE ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC VENUES IN OUR REGION?
ARE YOU OUR NEW OPERATIONS MANAGER AT THE JONDARYAN WOOLSHED?
- $109,817.33 - $123,936.67 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
- Based at the beautiful and historical Jondaryan Woolshed.
- This is a Temporary Full time position until 30 November 2026.
- Council vehicle available for work use.
About the Jondaryan Woolshed
The Woolshed is owned by Toowoomba Regional Council and operates as a separate entity. A passionate and dedicated team of staff and volunteers take on the role of caretaker and together with the community, they continue to be the driving force behind maintaining and upgrading the grounds. As one of the most iconic venues on the Darling Downs, there is an unwavering commitment to protect and preserve the history and integrity of the Woolshed for future generations.
About Property Services
Within the Environment and Community Services Group, the Property Services Branch is responsible for a vast array of diverse assets from iconic Heritage Listed assets such as the Empire Theatre and Toowoomba City Hall, through to libraries, aquatic centres, depots, administration and other key community buildings, as well as contributing to the maintenance of key road infrastructure such as traffic lights and street lighting. Spanning almost 13,000km2, the team works diligently to guarantee essential community services are maintained in every corner of the region.
About the position
The Operations Manager Jondaryan Woolshed is responsible for the development and implementation of the strategic direction for the sustainable growth of the Jondaryan Woolshed site and operations. This role is responsible for the identification, development, and implementation of operational and strategic plans for the growth of the tourism and marketing of the site, in addition to the identification and development of strategies to manage the restoration and conservation of the heritage listed woolshed and associated buildings.
This position will work under broad direction and will be located on-site at the Jondaryan Woolshed.
- Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.
How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description when submitting their application (Once logged into your Seek account, click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).
How to apply
To apply, please submit two documents:
- A two page cover letter addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description; and
- Your current resume.
The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.
Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
For further information
Please contact Hugh Dunne on (07) 4698 3*** within business hours.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Sunday, 31 March 2024.
About Council
The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.
