Walcha Council is seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and customer-focused Tourism Officer to join the Walcha Visitor Information Centre on a part-time basis. This is a new position providing an exciting chance to be a part for Walcha’s tourism future and contribute to creating memorable visitor experiences. This position is one day per week on a Friday from 9am - 4:30pm.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Welcoming visitors and providing friendly, accurate information about Walcha and the surrounding region
- Assisting visitors with accommodation, attractions, activities, events, dining and touring information
- Supporting the day-to-day operation and presentation of the Walcha Visitor Information Centre
- Assisting with visitor statistics, administration, stock control and tourism information resources
- Supporting Visitor Information Centre volunteers
- Assisting with tourism marketing, social media, website content and promotional activities
- Building positive relationships with local tourism operators, community organisations and visitors
What You’ll Bring
- Vocational education and training in Tourism or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in tourism marketing and promotion
- Well developed organisational, written and communication skills
- High level of skill in various computer programs, in particular Microsoft Office suite
What We Offer
This is a Permanent Part-Time position (7 hours per week) starting at $35.3629 (gross) per hour + superannuation based on Band 1 Level 4, Grade 3 of the Local Government (State) Award 2026.
We value all of our team mates and you will find Council a friendly, supportive and great place to work. You will also have access to attractive leave options:
- Four weeks annual leave (pro rata) annually
- Two weeks sick leave (pro rata) annually
- One week my leave (pro rata) annually
- Access to long service leave after 5 years
- Annual carers leave and domestic violence leave
About Walcha Council
Walcha Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. We are a smoke & vape free workplace. Council aims to foster and encourage you in your career to allow for progression as your skills increase. For further information about Walcha Council please visit our website https://walcha.nsw.gov.au/