Cooee Heritage Centre Officer - Casual

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Cooee Heritage Centre Officer to join the Growth and Liveabilty team!

This position is essential for creating a welcoming and informative experience for visitors while also contributing to the promotion of local tourism and community engagement in the Gilgandra region.

• One of the best office locations in town, working in a new building with picturesque grounds on the banks of the Castlereagh River!
• Weekly pay cycle
• Casual role
• Salary range $34.48 - $41.38 plus loading and shift allowances

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Customer Service Officer at the Cooee Heritage Information Centre, your role would involve various tasks related to the day-to-day operation of the center, with a focus on providing exceptional customer service, promoting local tourism, and supplying community information. 

The successful applicants will be part of a team rostered to work between Monday to Sunday.   

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Please click HERE to view the position description.

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum two (2) years work related experience in customer service and/or retail
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds with sound written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated ability to undertake administration tasks including purchasing, sales and mailing
• Certificate III in Business Administration (or customer service equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Work Health and Safety issues
• Possess a passion for Gilgandra and an understanding of tourism, arts and or gallery environments
• Current Drivers Licence
• Local knowledge of the Gilgandra and surrounding region
• Tourism or arts and culture experience 

BENEFITS

• Weekly pay cycle
• 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation
• Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community!

Applications for this position close at, 9.00am 27 January 2025.

Enquiries:  Acting Activation and Communications Manager, Merscia Kouroulis, or the People & Culture team on 02 6817 8800

HOW TO APPLY:

Before you apply for this position, please read the Position Description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess.

 All correspondence will be via the email you have provided in your application.

 ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.