Visitor Centre Assistant (Seasonal) Pool

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Regional and Fire Management Services Division
Visitor Centre Assistant (Seasonal) Pool
Pool Ref PA2347VCA
AWUVC, Level 2, $1,025.70 - $1,175.50 per week (Full-time rates) plus 11% Superannuation
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.
THIS RECRUITMENT POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS
THIS POOL WILL PRIMARILY BE USED TO FILL SEASONAL POSITIONS BASED IN PURNULULU NATIONAL PARK
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POOL CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 30 JANUARY 2024
Job Description
Reporting to and under the direction of the Senior Visitor Centre Assistant:

• Disseminates information and provides direction and interpretation to the visiting public relating to Purnululu World Heritage Area

• Assists and supports the daily operations of the Purnululu Visitor Centre, retail outlet and park entry station.

At Level 2.1 the employee is competent and undertakes under limited supervision the role of a host, guide and revenue collection.
At level 2.2 the employee is competent and undertakes the role of a host, guide, revenue collection or supervised marketing/ retail assistant.
At Level 2.3 the employee is competent to undertake the role of a level 2.2 and in addition is competent and undertakes the role of marketing and/or retail duties.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria, including where possible the desirable criteria. These should be addressed in no more than a total of two (2) pages. * Experience (AWU L2.3 and 2.2) or interest (AWU L2.1) in working in a customer service environment and ability to participate in activities related to promoting a natural land-based tourism experience.

• Experience in information dissemination, money handling, EFTPOS and retail sales. (Desirable)

• Knowledge of the natural environment and familiarity with Purnululu World heritage Area. (Desirable)

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Mr Alex Bouma on or 0439589048, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit .
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
A written response addressing the above three (3) requested criteria (in no more than two (2) pages).
A current resume.
To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.
Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.
Appointments may be made from this process within a 6-month / 12-month period to positions that may be full-time or part-time, permanent, casual, seasonal (with the possibility of re-appointment for subsequent seasons) or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
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