Casual Visitor Services Officer

We are looking for motivated and passionate people to provide casual frontline visitor service functions and administrative support to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and Namadgi National Park, but predominantly based at Tidbinbilla.

Duties include working as a part of a small team responsible for the day to day operation of the Visitor Centre, providing information about recreation and tourism activates, retail sales, food and coffee preparation and basic administrative and communication tasks related to the operations of the centre. The successful occupant will require excellent communication skills, problem solving capability and the ability to maintain a strong customer focus.

We are seeking applications from suitably experienced people who are interested in casual employment. A merit pool will be created for current and expected vacancies over the next 12 months.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements

Other Requirements:

• Current driver’s licence
• Preparedness to wear a uniform
• Preparedness to work a shift roster including weekends and public holidays (penalty rates apply)
• Preparedness to work at any Parks and Conservation Service location as directed.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

Desirable

• Proven hospitality skills in a fast-paced environment well regarded.

Notes: This position will be offered on a casual basis and the full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit a written application of no more than two pages, addressing the Selection Criteria, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note

This position will be offered on a casual basis and the full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata.