AddressAre you thrilled about tourism and ready to spice up your career? Dive into the world of sweet experiences at Sarina Sugar Shed, an acclaimed food tourism experience in the heart of Queensland's sugar cane country. We're on the lookout for a dynamo to join us as a Casual Pool Visitor Experience Officer, where every day is a delightful adventure.
About this opportunity:
Join our team at Sarina Sugar Shed, a premier tourist attraction in Sarina, offering visitors an engaging and educational experience of the sugar industry. As part of our team, you'll lead guided tours that take guests through the sugar-making process and our on-site distillery, showcasing the journey from cane to sugar and rum. You'll also facilitate tastings of our products, including fresh sugar cane juice, sugar, rum, and liqueurs. Our facility is well-maintained, with a gift shop featuring locally produced goods, and provides a relaxed, welcoming environment for visitors of all ages. If you're passionate about education, enjoy interacting with people and creating lasting connections between our visitors and the magic of Sarina Sugar Shed, we'd love to hear from you.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- Previous experience in tourism, hospitality, or retail to showcase your top-notch customer service skills.
- Hold a QLD 'C' Class Drivers Licence for smooth facility operations.
- Possess a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification for a safe and enjoyable environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to tailor tours to the unique preferences of each visitor.
Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Point of Sale (POS) systems.
Important Note: This is a casual position, offering approximately 20-29 hours per week, with the need for flexibility across all seven days, including weekends and public holidays as per the roster.
If you're ready to infuse your passion for tourism into a sweet career, apply now to become a part of our vibrant team at Sarina Sugar Shed!
Why work for Mackay Regional Council?
Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.
Discover more about the Mackay Region https://www.discovermackay.com.au/
In addition to the above, we also offer the following employee benefits:
- Base hourly rate of $35.52 + applicable casual loading and allowances.
- 11% superannuation
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Active Social Clubs.
Want to know more about this role?
View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments.
How to apply:
Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide provides step by step instructionsto assist).
Applications Close:
Thursday, 4 July 2024
Having troubles submitted your application?
Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
