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Council’s Economic Development & Tourism Branch is recruiting for the position of Strategic Tourism & Marketing Officer – R2439.
Position Objectives The officer will be responsible for:
Development and delivery of a range of effective tourism destination marketing and industry initiatives specifically aimed at growing the regions visitor economy.
Developing the capabilities of new and existing tourism operators
Collaborating with Industry bodies and members of Murray Regional Tourism Board, Visit Victoria, Wentworth Regional Tourism and industry in working together, promoting and attracting visitors to the Mildura Rural City and growing the regions exposure. Explore and achieve efficiencies of scale in relation to these partners. Increasing our regions visibility across local, national and international platforms to elevate our capabilities and visitor economy.
Qualifications and Experience Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:
Degree/Diploma level qualification or relevant substantial experience in Tourism, Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management or a related discipline.
Current Drivers Licence.
High standard of written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to liaise confidently with all members of the public and staff.
Significant knowledge and understanding of the Tourism and events industry specifically in the Sunraysia region and more broadly across Victoria and Australia. Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willingness to obtain.
Salary and Conditions The position is classified within Band 7 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $101,930 to $114,058 per annum plus statutory superannuation.
Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.
We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.
Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.
Benefit to working at Mildura Rural City Council:
Flexible work arrangements including working from home options
Regional city location offering a fantastic work / life balance
Professional Development Opportunities
Generous Salary Package
Relocation Assistance Only a short flight from two capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer.
Applying for this position
All applications must include:
A completed Job Application Form
A resume
A covering letter
Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered
Submit your application By email to: humanresources@mildura.vic.gov.au All emailed applications will be acknowledged.
In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura
By mail to:
Chief Executive Officer Mildura Rural City Council PO Box 105 MILDURA VIC 3502
More information Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197 Email humanresources@mildura.vic.gov.au
Reference NumberR2439
Job TypeFull Time Position
PackageBand 7 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $101,930 to $114,058 per annum plus statutory superannuation.
