Tourism Recovery Officer

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Tourism Recovery Officer has been established through a partnership with the Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation to work with local tourism operators who have been impacted by bushfires and drought. The Tourism Recovery Officer will provide assistance with navigation of the various funding support models available through government departments and agencies, business continuity, planning, resilience building and recovery.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated experience and ability to apply project management methodologies, including the ability to complete a wide range of tasks and projects that are running concurrently.
• High level interpersonal skills to communicate effectively (in both oral and written forms) to internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to gain their cooperation, and to collaborate and motivate industry to achieve outcomes.
• Strong strategic, conceptual and analytic skills to plan, implement and measure outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively to set and achieve outcomes within required timeframes.
• Ability to contribute to the development of destination marketing collateral and campaigns to drive visitation.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, including the ability to provide advice on matters of a complex nature and identify and solve problems.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety considerations relevant to the role and how to limit risks in the environment where this role operates.
• Preparedness to work flexible hours to meet demands and deadlines of the position, when necessary.
• A sound understanding and general interest in Local Government operations is desirable.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, or relevant extensive experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Possession of a current open “C” class licence (Car).

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

When joining Mount Isa City Council, you are provided with pathways and opportunities to grow and achieve your potential. Eligible employees can access our Employee Assistance Program, elect to join our free Immunisation Program, and enjoy sporting reimbursement opportunities. Full-time employees receive 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to part-time employees, not applicable to casual employment) to enjoy time outside the workplace!

HOW TO APPLY

What to include in your application:

To assess your suitability, please provide the following information:

• Write a maximum of 2 pages on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities meet the position requirements of the role.
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years.

Submitting your application:

• Submit online at: https://www.mountisa.qld.gov.au/current-vacancies; or
• Email Human Resources on hr@mountisa.qld.gov.au
• Both word and PDF are accepted file formats.

Please note that:

• Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, pre-employment medical etc.
• Mount Isa City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
• Applicants must be eligible to live and work within Australia.