Job Description
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Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / Ongoing
Organisation: Parks Victoria
Salary: $57,188 - $76,519
Occupation: Natural Resource Management
Reference: VG/101050/VCEO
Parks Victoria is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual for the position of Visitor and Community Engagement Officer at Pt Nepean National Park.
- Flexible working arrangements to facilitate a healthy work-life balance
- Thrive in a supportive and motivated team culture
- $57,188 - $76,519 per year + 10.5% super + benefits
About the role
In your role as Visitor and Community Engagement Officer, you will be the initial point of contact for visitors, stakeholders, and customers who come to Pt Nepean National Park. Your responsibilities will include providing excellent visitor information, site orientation, and education on the park's historical significance. You will have the opportunity to coordinate meetings and distribute agendas, as well as provide business support to the park team including coordinating park education programs and event management.
We're looking for someone with:
- Demonstrated experience and capability working as part of a small team as well as operating autonomously
- Previous experience in a visitor-facing role, customer service, effective communication, and good interpersonal skills
- Experience in developing and leading visitor and community engagement programs and activities
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of IT software, particularly Microsoft Office suite with effective keyboard skills
Your application will need to include:
- A current Resume
- A cover letter addressing the Key Capabilities as outlined in the position description selection criteria.
Application Closing date: Sunday, 30 July 2023
Sound like you?
If this sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, email Kris Rowe on 8427 3212 or apply online!
Organisational Commitments
Parks Victoria is a key support agency in Emergency Management. All staff may be directed to perform fire and emergency and/or business continuity roles as required. This can include carrying out these roles in alternative locations around Victoria.
Parks Victoria is committed to ensuring a culturally safe work environment for Aboriginal people and values the beliefs, knowledge, and views of Traditional Owners. This includes empowering Traditional Owners to equitably participate in the governance and management of Country. All Parks Victoria staff are expected to support this commitment.
Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All Parks Victoria staff are expected to support this commitment.
Parks Victoria requires all prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check to ensure the safety of our staff and the community. A criminal record will not automatically preclude you from applying for a role at Parks Victoria. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Parks Victoria's policies require the successful applicant to be up-to-date based on Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) vaccination advice. The successful applicant for this role will be required to provide evidence of vaccination or exemption status as part of the recruitment process.
Only people with Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency may apply for this position.
