Posted: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 24/07/2026
Salary: $95,****** - $101,******
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Beachport
Job Category: Tourism & Hospitality
Based in the heart of South Australia's picturesque Limestone Coast, Wattle Range Council manages over $250 million of community assets and provides hundreds of diverse services to its local community.
This position is just one of 70 different roles within a team of over 160 dedicated employees.
If you are interested in a career path that includes a competitive salary package, employment conditions that support a healthy work/life balance, and ongoing training opportunities that are designed to enhance your professional development - we'd love you to apply.
What We Offer
Healthy Lifestyle Program including annual Flu vaccinations
Flexible Working Arrangements, including rostered days off for full time employees
Income Protection
Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Salary Sacrificing
Job Description
Wattle Range Council is seeking a suitably qualified Tourism and Events Coordinator on a part time basis to work collaboratively with the Manager of Community Development to manage Council's Southern Ocean Tourist Park and promote and run Tourism Events in the Wattle Range Council area.
This position will be permanent, part-time, 24 hours based on level 4 of the Wattle Range Council ASU Enterprise Bargaining Agreement dependent on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.
The role includes (but is not limited to):
Coordinate the day-to-day human resourcing of the Southern Ocean Tourist Park, including rostering, scheduling RDOs, managing leave requests and other employee needs.
Coordinate daily tasks of the Tourism and Customer Support Officers, setting priorities and monitoring work to ensure that Tourist Park,



events and tourism services are adequately supported in the high season and that Councils general administration is provided additional support in the low season.
Supervise all administration and customer services functions of the Southern Ocean Tourist Park, ensuring the provision of a high standard of customer service.
Coordinate and implement projects that improve visitor experiences and park occupancy rates in the Wattle Range Council area.
Represent the Council in regional tourism and event forums, SA Parks conferences, sharing knowledge and working with key stakeholders including neighbouring Councils.
Lead teams and committees in the planning, running and evaluation of Council events in the Wattle Range region and at the Southern Ocean Tourist Park.
Actively support and facilitate community groups to develop and run events in the Council area.
Working directly with the on-site Caretaker with availability on an 'on-call' roster.
Desired Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will require:
Tertiary qualification or relevant experience in the field of Tourism and Events, Business Administration or significant demonstrated skills, knowledge and judgement relating to Tourism and Events and or Business Administration in a Local Government environment.
Experience operating Tourist and or Caravan Parks and Guest Booking Systems like RMS
Experience in Visitor Servicing/customer relations/ Guest Services
Experience in administration, clerical and customer service roles
Ability to manage, promote and run events and muster community support
Demonstrated time management skills to meet essential deadlines, balance competing demands and work under pressure
Ability to manage a budget.
Wattle Range Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

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