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Tourism Officer
Permanent Part Time
Published 6 days ago
Job No. 23601
WALCHA Council
Visitor Information Centre (29W Fitzroy St, Walcha NSW 2354)
7 Hours Per Week
On Site
Closes 12/11/2026
Walcha Council
Permanent Part-Time
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 current position providing an exciting opportunity 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/
For More Information
Please contact Corinne Annetts Visitor Experience Manager
How to Apply
Applications close on 12 November 2026.
For details concerning this role, please contact
Corinne Annetts : Visitor Experience Manager
(02) 6774 2460
[email protected]
Resources
tourism officer pt position description 13102026.pdf
Advertised: Thursday, 15 Oct 2026
Applications close: Thursday, 12 Nov 2026 at 11:59pm
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