Destination Experience Officer - Casual

Location: Gloucester NSW

Looking for more than just your next job? Join a team that's helping shape the future of the MidCoast while enjoying the perfect balance of meaningful work and an exceptional lifestyle on the Barrington Coast. Here, your contribution matters - to your community, your team, and your own future.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about tourism, customer service and showcasing the MidCoast? MidCoast Council is seeking a casual Destination Experience Officer to support visitors across the Barrington Coast. You'll provide helpful, engaging information through Visitor Information Centres, mobile pop-up locations and other visitor service channels.

This role would suit someone who enjoys meeting people, has a strong knowledge of the MidCoast region and takes pride in creating positive visitor experiences.

The service operates seven days a week, including weekends and some work outside standard business hours.

In this role, you will:

- Provide friendly and informed visitor assistance in person, by phone, email, online and through social media channels.
- Promote the Barrington Coast, local businesses, tourism products and experiences.
- Assist with operating Visitor Information Centres and mobile pop-up information booths.
- Maintain current knowledge of local attractions, events, services and tourism trends.
- Process sales, complete reconciliations and assist with routine financial duties.
- Collect information and complete administrative tasks for reporting.
- Update knowledge base and customer relationship management systems.
- Build positive relationships with visitors, businesses, community members, staff and volunteers.
- Assist with destination promotion, events and visitor service initiatives.
- Help identify opportunities to improve visitor experiences.




- Work collaboratively with the Economic and Destination Development team.

What you'll bring

- A TAFE qualification in business administration, tourism or a similar field, or relevant industry experience.
- Strong knowledge of the MidCoast region and its tourism opportunities.
- An interest in tourism and promoting the Barrington Coast.
- Customer service experience and strong communication skills.
- Positive computer skills, including Microsoft Office and online platforms.
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- The ability to build positive relationships with visitors, businesses and community members.
- A current Class C Driver Licence.
- Availability to work across seven days, including weekends when required.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Looking to relocate? From housing and transport to community connections and personalised support - discover a range of local services designed to make your move to the MidCoast region easier.

Salary: Casual hourly rate$32.91 per hour + 25% casual loading

Location: This position will be based at our Gloucester Visitor Information Centre at 27 Denison Street, Gloucester. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Closing date: Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 11:00 pm.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Rachael McFadden - Senior Destination Experience Officer who is the hiring manager for this role. Rachael can be reached on (02) 7955 7297 7955 7297) or at [email protected].

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Kim Aird, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Kim can be reached on (02) 7955 7467 7955 7467) or at [email protected].

📌 Destination Experience Officer Casual (Gloucester)
🏢 MidCoast Council
📍 Gloucester