Job No: 31345

Location: Longreach, QLD

• Bring your passion for the tourism industry to a career within a progressive regional council!
• Attractive remuneration package circa $58,200 - $63,200 inc. super contribution of up to 12%, EBA and Locality Allowance!
• Enjoy a great work/life balance working a 9 day fortnight + 5 weeks annual leave!
• Live the outback experience in Queensland's amazing heartland!
  

About Longreach Regional Council

The Longreach Regional Council is a new Local Government organisation formed from the Queensland Government's decision to amalgamate Shires across the state. As a proactive and innovative organisation, Longreach Regional Council endeavours to seek opportunities and identify projects that benefit the surrounding communities. Specifically, the Council is committed to providing a healthy, safe, habitable and sustainable environment through the provision of social and cultural services and essential infrastructure.

Employment opportunities at the Council are varied, ranging from trades and technical positions to general administrative and senior management positions. The organisation currently employs about 150 people and successfully maintains a progressive and collaborative working environment.

About the Region

If you have ever dreamt about escaping the hustle and bustle of the city, and visiting Australia's amazing heartland, now is the time to take your career in a new direction and go bush! The capital of Central-West Queensland, 700km west of Rockhampton, this is your opportunity to soak up history and heritage - cruise down the Thomson River at sunset, stroll along the Machinery Mile in Ilfracombe or breathe in the spectacular views from Mt Slowcombe in Yaraka.

Longreach region has a population of approximately 4,500 and is well served with a kindergarten, two primary schools, a high school, a hospital, an airport (offering daily flights to Brisbane and twice weekly flights to Townsville) and a train service (Spirit of the Outback runs twice weekly to Brisbane). The town is a major centre for government services, as well as the headquarters for the Australian School Of The Air.

About the Opportunity

Longreach Regional Council is seeking an experienced Tourism Coordinator to join their Community Services – Tourism team in Longreach.

Reporting to the Manager Community and Economic Development, the primary objective of this role will be to lead and manage the tourism development team within Council and implement the strategic and corporate plan of the Longreach Regional Council, with respect to tourism matters and the Council’s policies and procedures.

More specifically, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the implementation of strategies from the Marketing Plan ;
• Controlling the Council’s tourism budget;
• Reviewing and updating the Council’s tourism literature (inc. brochures, advertisements  and annual information guide in conjunction with the Longreach Regional Tourism industry etc);
• Developing and managing the Information Centre – presenting information/advice on products and services of the Council area in a stimulating and organised manner;
• Managing tourism marketing projects inc, coordinating the Council’s tourism website development and maintenance;
• Creating a vision and implementing strategies for tourism interpretation, maintenance and development of the Powerhouse Museum;
• Assisting in sourcing funds for events and projects consistent with Council’s adopted corporate and operational plan within the tourism area;
• Assisting in the placement and preparation of promotional advertising for Council activities;
• Fostering and contributing to a team approach in the Tourism Team.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of the tourism industry, in particular new product development, tourism marketing and the implementation of tourism development strategic plans, preferably within a local government tourism framework. Experience working within the tourism sector is paramount to this role preferably with a detailed understanding of the Outback.

Most importantly along with a passion for the tourism industry, you will hold tertiary qualifications in Tourism, Marketing, Public Relations or a related Business discipline and/or previous experience working within the marketing, promotions or public relations field.

To be considered, you will have high project management, organisation and planning skills with a strong ability in prioritisation. The Council is looking for someone with highly developed budget management and report writing sills including the ability to research and develop reports, making sound recommendations based on their research and local industry knowledge.

Your highly developed communication skills and experience in staff supervision will assist you in managing staff development, training, assessment and conflict resolution as well as connecting and networking with external stakeholders.  

Computer skills in Microsoft Suite and a current Class C Driver’s Licence are essential.

About the Benefits

In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with attractive remuneration package circa $58,200 - $63,200 (commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications) including Council superannuation contribution of up to 12%, EBA and Locality Allowance!

You will also enjoy a friendly work environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance, working a 9 day fortnight + 5 weeks annual leave, allowing you plenty of time to explore this beautiful rural location!

If you are an energetic and motivated individual with the ability to work collaboratively in a team to support community goals, Longreach Regional Council would like to hear from you!

Candidates must be prepared to undertake a medical, drug and alcohol and federal police check prior to commencement of employment.

Bring your passion for the tourism industry to a leading, progressive regional council, Apply Now!

To apply for this role you MUST have the right to live and work in Australia.